Brownell Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60637 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#2033 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#46901 of 50,301 nationally
About Brownell Elem School
Brownell Elem School is a public elementary located in Chicago, in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 165 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 16.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2033rd of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (63th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 165.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Brownell Elem School ranks 426th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)2.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)17%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)85.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Brownell Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 2.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Brownell Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
122 students · 539 m away
Parker Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
367 students · 965 m away
Dulles Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
651 students · 975 m away
Park Manor Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
313 students · 999 m away
Deneen Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
451 students · 1.1 km away
Englewood STEM High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
778 students · 1.1 km away
Till Elem Math & Science Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
370 students · 1.1 km away
Barbara A Sizemore Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
231 students · 1.1 km away
CICS - Washington Pk Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
493 students · 1.4 km away
Noble St Chtr-Johnson Colg Prep
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
529 students · 1.4 km away
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Hodgkins Elem School
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165 students
Dirksen Elementary School
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Bartelso Elem School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brownell Elem School a good school?
Brownell Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 16.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2033 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Brownell Elem School rank in Illinois?
Brownell Elem School ranks #2033 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #46901 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Brownell Elem School?
Brownell Elem School had 165 students in 2025.
Is Brownell Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Brownell Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Brownell Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Brownell Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.