Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Aurora, IL Grades KG–05 Suburb: Large Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ A (81.6)
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Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
Aurora, IL 60502
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ A (81.6)
683
Students
40.3
Teachers
16.9:1
Student:Teacher
(630)375-3200
Phone
http://www.ipsd.org
Website

Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary is a public school administered by the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 district in Aurora, ILLINOIS, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 683 students enrolled; a 16.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Illinois Elementary School Average
Enrollment
683.0
State avg: 389.0
▲ 76% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.95:1
State avg: 13.5:1
▲ 25% worse
School Details
School Name
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
NCESSCH ID
174169001415
State School ID
IL-19-022-2040-26-190222040262015
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2700 Stonebridge Blvd
City
Aurora
State
Illinois
ZIP Code
60502
County
DuPage County
Metro Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1711
State Leg. Upper
17025
State Leg. Lower
17050
Latitude
41.77985
Longitude
-88.25004
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
683
Total Students
👩‍🏫
40.3
Teachers FTE
📐
16.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
40.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)40.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 122 17.9%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Indian Prairie CUSD 204
LEAID
1741690
State LEA ID
IL-19-022-2040-26
Phone
(630)375-3000
Website
http://www.ipsd.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Aurora
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$547,813K
Federal Revenue
$19,676K
State Revenue
$165,070K
Local Revenue
$363,067K
Total Expenditure
$513,929K
Instruction Exp.
$298,569K
Support Services
$158,642K
Other Current Exp.
$8,427K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary

1
Francis Granger Middle School
Aurora · Middle
0.2 mi
2
Nancy Young Elementary School
Aurora · Elementary
0.9 mi
3
Metea Valley High School
Aurora · High
1 mi
4
Mabel O Donnell Elem School
Aurora · Elementary
1.3 mi
5
C I Johnson Elem School
Aurora · Elementary
1.4 mi
6
Child Service Center Preschool
Aurora · Prekindergarten
1.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary?
683 students are enrolled at Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary have?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary has 40.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1.
What grades does Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary serve?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary serves grades KG through 05.
Is Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary a charter school?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary located in?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary belong to?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary is part of the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 school district.
How much does Indian Prairie CUSD 204 spend per student?
The Indian Prairie CUSD 204 district spends approximately $752,458,272 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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