Brownstown Elem School

www.bcusd201.com

264 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Brownstown Elementary School, located at 460 W South St in Brownstown, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Brownstown Community Unit School District 201, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core academic subjects alongside social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare children for their transition into middle school and beyond.

The school operates with a community-centered approach, benefiting from the close-knit nature of the Brownstown area. Faculty and staff prioritize student engagement and individualized instruction, fostering a classroom atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic achievement. Through its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum and localized school spirit, Brownstown Elementary serves as a central pillar for families in the region, focusing on building a strong educational base for its students.

264

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brownstown Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	4
Two or More	12

White
248 (93.9%)
Two or More
12 (4.5%)
Hispanic
4 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Brownstown CUSD 201
Phone:	(618)427-3368
Website:	http://www.bcusd201.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 21