A+
Excellent
96/100

Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2700 Stonebridge Blvd, Aurora, IL 60502
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 92nd percentile in Illinois
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.30 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 87th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Illinois for growth · 📚 Top 15% in Illinois for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

96
Repit Score
out of 100
707
Students
enrolled
17.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%92/1002.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%87/100Students gain 1.30 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.32 in 2009–19; 86th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 18% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +10 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (+21 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency52% (+30 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White25%25%reading -13 pts, math -11 pts33rd percentile (list)
Asian62%72%reading +4 pts, math +7 pts62nd percentile (list)
Low-income47%52%reading +16 pts, math +23 pts89th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2700 Stonebridge Blvd
City Aurora
ZIP Code 60502
District 1741690
NCES School ID 174169001415
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60502

Understanding the community around Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $146,855
Per Capita Income $63,095
Poverty Rate 3.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 66.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.1%
High School or Higher 94.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $365,200
Median Rent $1,875
Owner-Occupied 81.1%
Renter-Occupied 18.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Asian 47.0%
White 23.2%
Hispanic/Latino 16.4%
Black 7.4%
Two or More Races 5.0%
American Indian 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 707
Teachers (FTE) 40.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary has 707 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1.
What grades does Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary serve?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary receive per student?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary receives $18,626 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary in 60502 ▼
Avg Home Value
$426,561
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,502
1-Year Change
+4.0%
% Renters
18.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026