Gilson Brown Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Godfrey, Illinois 62035 · Alton CUSD 11
#570 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#19430 of 50,301 nationally
About Gilson Brown Elem School
Gilson Brown Elem School is a public elementary located in Godfrey, in the Alton CUSD 11 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–1. In 2025 it enrolled 176 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 570th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (73th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 176.
There are 4 schools in Godfrey; Gilson Brown Elem School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)60.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.0
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 Gilson Brown Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Gilson Brown Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
North Elementary School
Godfrey · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
549 students · 2.9 km away
Early Childhood
Godfrey · Public other · Grades PK–PK
267 students · 3.5 km away
West Elementary School
Alton · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
407 students · 3.5 km away
Eunice Smith Elem School
Alton · Public elementary · Grades K–2
188 students · 4.1 km away
Lewis & Clark Elem School
Godfrey · Public elementary · Grades K–1
251 students · 5.0 km away
Alton High School
Alton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,823 students · 5.2 km away
Lovejoy Elem School
Alton · Public elementary · Grades K–2
230 students · 5.3 km away
Alton Middle School
Alton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,220 students · 6.2 km away
East Elementary School
Alton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
415 students · 7.0 km away
Washington Elem School
East Alton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
130 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Lincoln Attendance Center
Carmi · Public elementary · Grades K–1
176 students
Cullen Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
176 students
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog
Galesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
176 students
McKinley Elem School
South Holland · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
176 students
Cowden-Herrick Grade School
Herrick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
175 students
Nathan Hale Intermediate
Crestwood · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
175 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilson Brown Elem School a good school?
Gilson Brown Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 58.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #570 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 Gilson Brown Elem School rank in Illinois?
Gilson Brown Elem School ranks #570 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #19430 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gilson Brown Elem School?
Gilson Brown Elem School had 176 students in 2025.
Is Gilson Brown Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Gilson Brown Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–1. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gilson Brown Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gilson Brown Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.