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Brentwood Elementary School

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Brentwood Elementary School ranks 991 st of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

991^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,056 Illinois Elementary Schools

Better than 52% of Illinois elementary schools

Summary

Brentwood Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Des Plaines, Illinois, serving 435 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Community Consolidated School District 59, which is ranked 487 out of 811 school districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brentwood Elementary School has consistently ranked in the middle range of Illinois elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. However, the school faces several challenges, including lower test scores in English Language Arts (46.5%) and Mathematics (40.8%) compared to the state (53.1% and 38.5%) and district (46% and 38.1%) averages. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 14.8% in the 2022-2023 school year to 25.4% in the 2024-2025 school year, which is notably higher than the state and district averages.

When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Forest View Elementary School and Devonshire School, Brentwood Elementary School generally performs worse in terms of test scores and other key metrics. The school's performance also lags behind schools in the neighboring Mount Prospect School District 57 and Ccsd 62 district, such as Terrace Elementary School and Cumberland Elementary School.

375

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,603

Per pupil spending ?

55.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

260 Dulles Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016-2723

(847) 593-4401

District: Community Cons School District 59

Students who attend Brentwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Friendship Junior High School
High:	Elk Grove High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.0%

Hispanic:

26.7%

Asian:

26.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 71st percentile in 2015 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Illinois median (52nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 19 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg42%

Illinois avg44%

991^st of 2,056

Illinois public elementary schools ?

Top 48%▼ down 20 pts since 2015

From top 29% (2015) to top 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 11Elementary Schools in the Community Cons School District 59

487^th of 811Community Cons School District 59 among Illinois districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	50.7	991 of 2056	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.7	984 of 2067	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.4	961 of 2077	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.1	817 of 2082	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.6	982 of 1948	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.8	1246 of 2086	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.1	1202 of 2037	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	52.6	890 of 2044	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	71.1	533 of 2046	73.9%	★★★★☆
2015	66.7	585 of 2052	71.5%	★★★★☆
2014	78.1	442 of 2093	78.9%	★★★★☆
2013	79.2	425 of 2167	80.4%	★★★★☆
2012	78.9	399 of 2166	81.6%	★★★★☆
2011	71.5	676 of 2147	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	73.6	612 of 2139	71.4%	★★★★☆
2009	73.1	636 of 2120	70.0%	★★★★☆
2008	71.1	678 of 2092	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	84.3	125 of 2095	94.0%	★★★★★
2006	76.6	443 of 2086	78.8%	★★★★☆
2005	69.7	680 of 2022	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	72.2	621 of 2030	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2003	62.8	911 of 2020	54.9%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	38.8	172 of 234	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.7	175 of 219	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.3	179 of 237	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	25.5	185 of 226	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	9.3	231 of 243	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	11.8	232 of 242	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	38.6	601 of 1049	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	23.1	776 of 907	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	51.4	314 of 788	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.2	302 of 826	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.0	253 of 788	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.9	119 of 768	84.5%	★★★★☆
2021	41.3	274 of 537	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.1	632 of 743	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	14.3	717 of 718	0.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	48.9	962 of 1942	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.5	1004 of 1942	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.7	935 of 1957	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.8	667 of 1970	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.9	944 of 1680	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.0	1113 of 2019	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.8	1063 of 1964	45.9%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	20.8	838 of 982	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.1	782 of 959	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.2	816 of 970	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	26.1	765 of 954	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	24.3	637 of 742	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	31.7	693 of 955	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.3	651 of 938	30.6%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	57.4	695 of 1800	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.8	902 of 1793	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.9	955 of 1808	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	60.8	528 of 1763	70.1%	★★★★☆
2021	52.3	579 of 1514	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.9	966 of 1816	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.5	967 of 1765	45.2%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	52.1	899 of 1947	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.3	853 of 1959	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.2	890 of 1984	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.4	931 of 1977	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.1	903 of 1707	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.3	1326 of 2019	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.8	1256 of 1972	36.3%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	33.6	816 of 1292	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.2	550 of 1195	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.9	488 of 1156	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.3	407 of 1113	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	29.3	458 of 640	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	25.0	979 of 1194	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	48.6	750 of 1389	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.7	785 of 1392	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.4	795 of 1419	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.1	543 of 1425	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.7	708 of 1308	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.4	1081 of 1462	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	19.9	1263 of 1463	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)61st percentile+10 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)60th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2025)54th percentile~ school

Female (2025)50th percentile~ school

White (2025)46th percentile-6 vs school

Disabled (2025)43rd percentile-9 vs school

Special Education (2025)37th percentile-15 vs school

Asian (2025)26th percentile-25 vs school

Hispanic (2025)15th percentile-37 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts46%-7 vs state

Science43%~ state avg

Mathematics41%~ state avg

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by a parent
Saturday, August 28, 2010

The principal is extremely dedicated and involved. Teachers are excellent, really making a difference. They care about student's results. The school organizes numerous events such as: how to improve reading skills, how to help your child study, chat with school psychologist about what to expect from a first grader, how to handle stress of being a parent, etc. All that is intended to help parents, who want to help their kids reach their potential. I have friends whose kids do not get homework at all, or very often. At Brentwood homework is assigned everyday. Reading logs need to be completed everyday. They really emphasize the power of reading, ever over the summer. Kids are encouraged to read with numerous incentives. Behavior and character are also highlighted and fostered, even starting in preschool. Parents are requested to attend first day of school with children, and to be involved in their child's education. I wish they had a little more after school activities. Overall, I am very pleased with this school, and give thumbs up to the principal and staff. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)	IAR English Language Arts (2025)				IAR Mathematics (2025)				% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brentwood Elementary School	Public	K-5	260 Dulles Rd	Des Plaines	60016	Cook County	Community Cons School District 59	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(847) 593-4401	375	35	10.6	55.7%	135 (36.0%)	29 (7.7%)	100 (26.7%)	98 (26.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	50.7	991^st of 2056 public elementary schools	51.8%		47.7	984^th of 2067 public elementary schools	52.4%	7	43.1	52.4	43.9	43.1	46.5	58.1	36.8	27.7	40.8	92.8	97.4	96.6	97.1		95.2	96.9		$22,603	$714	$21,889
Terrace Elementary School	Public	K-5	735 S Westgate Rd	Des Plaines	60016	Cook County	Ccsd 62	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(847) 824-1501	206	29	7.1	39.8%	89 (43.2%)	10 (4.9%)	74 (35.9%)	26 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	83.3	320^th of 2056 public elementary schools	84.4%		88.4	215^th of 2067 public elementary schools	89.6%	105	53.8	75.0	76.7	61.5	71.1	78.1	65.1	51.3	64.0	97.4	96.9	96.9	96.9		96.5	96.9		$24,755	$968	$23,787
Lions Park Elementary School	Public	2-5	300 E Council Trl	Mount Prospect	60056	Cook County	Mount Prospect School District 57	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(847) 394-7330	458	35	12.9		335 (73.1%)	3 (0.7%)	66 (14.4%)	24 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.6%)	83.7	310^th of 2056 public elementary schools	84.9%		86.9	240^th of 2067 public elementary schools	88.4%	70	59.2	66.1	71.7	79.2	72.6	61.9	65.2	53.8	59.7	98.8	99.0	99.0	99.0	98.6	98.6	99.0		$16,438	$472	$15,966
Devonshire School	Public	K-5	1401 Pennsylvania Ave	Des Plaines	60018	Cook County	Community Cons School District 59	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(847) 593-4398	370	30	12.4	61.1%	139 (37.6%)	20 (5.4%)	92 (24.9%)	99 (26.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.6%)	56.7	874^th of 2056 public elementary schools	57.5%		67	607^th of 2067 public elementary schools	70.6%	267	42.4	40.0	64.0	50.7	51.2	42.6	60.0	32.8	43.9	96.0	97.3	97.3	97.3		97.3	98.0		$22,296	$705	$21,590
Cumberland Elementary School	Public	K-5	700 E Golf Rd	Des Plaines	60016	Cook County	Ccsd 62	No	(n/a)	No	No	(847) 824-1451	279	41	6.8	36.9%	129 (46.2%)	6 (2.2%)	45 (16.1%)	84 (30.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.7%)	90.4	171^st of 2056 public elementary schools	91.7%		91.2	164^th of 2067 public elementary schools	92.1%	7	62.2	85.7	72.5	81.1	79.6	81.6	60.8	70.3	70.8	93.9	93.6	93.6	93.6		92.1	93.3		$24,727	$979	$23,748
Robert Frost Elementary School	Public	K-5	1308 S Cypress Dr	Mount Prospect	60056	Cook County	Community Cons School District 59	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(847) 593-4378	359	34	10.5	74.1%	102 (28.4%)	17 (4.7%)	198 (55.2%)	32 (8.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	48.2	1033^rd of 2056 public elementary schools	49.8%		49.6	947^th of 2067 public elementary schools	54.2%	86	37.9	46.2	37.5	50.8	45.3	46.2	37.5	39.0	40.9	92.8	97.0	97.0	97.0		94.6	95.8		$21,046	$708	$20,338
Forest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1375 S 5th Ave	Des Plaines	60018	Cook County	Ccsd 62	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(847) 824-1380	658	53	12.4	50.3%	279 (42.4%)	23 (3.5%)	206 (31.3%)	128 (19.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (2.9%)	78.1	432^nd of 2056 public elementary schools	79.0%		86.9	239^th of 2067 public elementary schools	88.4%	193	37.9	66.7	65.9	76.3	69.9	69.8	63.4	50.8	61.3	94.0	95.1	95.1	95.1	45.0	94.3	93.3	45.3	$29,780	$970	$28,810
Westbrook Early Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-1	103 S Busse Rd	Mount Prospect	60056	Cook County	Mount Prospect School District 57	No	(n/a)	No	No	(847) 394-7340	400	26	15.3		274 (68.5%)	8 (2.0%)	64 (16.0%)	27 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.8%)								(n/a)										97.3	97.3	97.3	97.3	97.3	97.3	97.3	24.2	$15,565	$472	$15,093
Fairview Elementary School	Public	2-5	300 N Fairview Ave	Mount Prospect	60056	Cook County	Mount Prospect School District 57	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(847) 394-7320	463	37	12.4		313 (67.6%)	7 (1.5%)	63 (13.6%)	50 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.3%)	83	328^th of 2056 public elementary schools	84.0%		80	365^th of 2067 public elementary schools	82.3%	37	70.3	57.9	72.9	75.4	68.6	59.8	66.1	55.1	60.3	97.2	97.0	97.0	97.0	97.9	97.2	97.2		$17,618	$472	$17,147
Forest View Elementary School	Public	K-5	1901 W Estates Dr	Mount Prospect	60056	Cook County	Community Cons School District 59	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(847) 593-4359	339	28	12.2	48.4%	145 (42.8%)	18 (5.3%)	52 (15.3%)	105 (31.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.0%)	73.7	513^th of 2056 public elementary schools	75.0%		78.1	414^th of 2067 public elementary schools	80.0%	99	57.9	48.9	64.0	70.0	60.7	62.2	46.0	56.1	54.4	90.7	92.2	92.5	92.2		90.3	93.5		$22,746	$701	$22,045

Frequently Asked Questions about Brentwood Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Brentwood Elementary School?

Students at Brentwood Elementary School are 36% White, 27% Hispanic, 26% Asian, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Brentwood Elementary School in?

Community Cons School District 59

How many students attend Brentwood Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 375 students attended Brentwood Elementary School.

Is Brentwood Elementary School a good school?

Brentwood Elementary School ranks 991^st of 2056 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Brentwood Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Brentwood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Friendship Junior High School
High : Elk Grove High School

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