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Lettie Brown Elementary School

Public Grades K-6

153^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,056 Illinois Elementary Schools

Better than 93% of Illinois elementary schools

Summary

Lettie Brown Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school located in Morton, Illinois, serving 347 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Morton CUSD 709 district, which is ranked 69 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lettie Brown Elementary consistently ranks among the top 10% of Illinois elementary schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics significantly higher than the state averages. In 2024-2025, 82.3% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 53.1% statewide, and 72.2% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 38.5% statewide. The school's performance is also stronger than the district average, with higher proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics across all grade levels. Additionally, Lettie Brown has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.9% to 26.3% over the past few years, compared to the state average of around 25%.

Compared to other elementary schools in the region, Lettie Brown stands out as a high-performing institution. While some nearby schools in the East Peoria School District 86 and District 50 Schools struggle with lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism, Lettie Brown consistently outperforms its peers in the Morton CUSD 709 district. The school's strong academic performance, efficient use of resources, and focus on equity make it a standout institution in the region, with opportunities for continued improvement in specific areas.

346

Students ?

17.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,988

Per pupil spending ?

13.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2550 N Morton Ave
Morton, IL 61550-1128

(309) 266-5309

District: Morton CUSD 709

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.3%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Hispanic:

3.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 85th percentile in 2015 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Illinois average (71% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Illinois elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school71%

District avg69%

Illinois avg44%

153^rd of 2,056

Illinois public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From top 15% (2015) to top 7% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Elementary Schools in the Morton CUSD 709

69^th of 811Morton CUSD 709 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	91.3	153 of 2056	92.6%	★★★★★
2024	89.2	206 of 2067	90.0%	★★★★★
2023	90.1	180 of 2077	91.3%	★★★★★
2022	90.0	174 of 2082	91.6%	★★★★★
2021	91.4	137 of 1948	93.0%	★★★★★
2019	88.6	187 of 2086	91.0%	★★★★★
2018	85.7	242 of 2037	88.1%	★★★★☆
2017	86.5	226 of 2044	88.9%	★★★★☆
2016	86.7	239 of 2046	88.3%	★★★★☆
2015	83.7	303 of 2052	85.2%	★★★★☆
2014	89.8	136 of 2093	93.5%	★★★★★
2013	89.1	159 of 2167	92.7%	★★★★★
2012	86.4	78 of 2166	96.4%	★★★★★
2011	86.6	86 of 2147	96.0%	★★★★★
2010	90.0	12 of 2139	99.4%	★★★★★
2009	84.3	167 of 2120	92.1%	★★★★★
2008	83.9	187 of 2092	91.1%	★★★★★
2007	77.6	382 of 2095	81.8%	★★★★☆
2006	78.1	380 of 2086	81.8%	★★★★☆
2005	77.9	375 of 2022	81.5%	★★★★☆
2004	79.9	339 of 2030	83.3%	★★★★☆
2003	82.4	266 of 2020	86.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	86.3	227 of 1942	88.3%	★★★★☆
2024	89.0	178 of 1942	90.8%	★★★★★
2023	83.7	267 of 1957	86.4%	★★★★☆
2022	86.1	233 of 1970	88.2%	★★★★☆
2021	93.3	75 of 1680	95.5%	★★★★★
2019	83.9	249 of 2019	87.7%	★★★★☆
2018	82.5	288 of 1964	85.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	92.5	98 of 1947	95.0%	★★★★★
2024	87.1	217 of 1959	88.9%	★★★★☆
2023	90.7	140 of 1984	92.9%	★★★★★
2022	89.0	171 of 1977	91.4%	★★★★★
2021	84.9	188 of 1707	89.0%	★★★★☆
2019	88.9	160 of 2019	92.1%	★★★★★
2018	84.5	241 of 1972	87.8%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	69.4	291 of 1292	77.5%	★★★★☆
2024	66.4	289 of 1195	75.8%	★★★★☆
2021	72.9	106 of 640	83.4%	★★★★☆
2019	78.7	138 of 1194	88.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	81.4	203 of 1389	85.4%	★★★★☆
2024	77.2	245 of 1392	82.4%	★★★★☆
2023	79.1	223 of 1419	84.3%	★★★★☆
2022	80.6	200 of 1425	86.0%	★★★★☆
2021	87.8	103 of 1308	92.1%	★★★★★
2019	80.5	202 of 1462	86.2%	★★★★☆
2018	76.5	270 of 1463	81.5%	★★★★☆

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)

Male (2025)95th percentile~ school

Female (2025)88th percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)85th percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2025)77th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts82%+29 vs state

Mathematics72%+34 vs state

Science59%+19 vs state

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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)	% Meningococcal (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	ISA Science 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th 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	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lettie Brown Elementary School	Public	K-6	2550 N Morton Ave	Morton	61550	Tazewell County	Morton CUSD 709	No	(n/a)	No	No	(309) 266-5309	346	20	17.3	13.6%	309 (89.3%)	6 (1.7%)	11 (3.2%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	91.3	153^rd of 2056 public elementary schools	92.6%		89.2	206^th of 2067 public elementary schools	90.0%	53	59.3		87.3	84.3	87.0	69.4			82.3	80.0	76.5	81.5	49.0			72.2	98.6	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.6	98.0	98.6		14.1	$11,988	$319	$11,670
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	220 E Jefferson St	Morton	61550	Tazewell County	Morton CUSD 709	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 263-2650	354	22	16.1	37.6%	278 (78.5%)	11 (3.1%)	26 (7.3%)	14 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.8%)	77.1	455^th of 2056 public elementary schools	77.9%		78.6	399^th of 2067 public elementary schools	80.7%	56	61.2		79.6	64.2	67.3	65.3			69.3	77.8	43.4	40.8	42.0			51.5	96.9	96.9	96.9	96.9	97.2	96.6	96.6		14.0	$12,109	$590	$11,519
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	100 S Nebraska Ave	Morton	61550	Tazewell County	Morton CUSD 709	No	(n/a)	No	No	(309) 266-6989	517	31	16.7	13.7%	472 (91.3%)	12 (2.3%)	14 (2.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.1%)	86.2	262^nd of 2056 public elementary schools	87.3%		84.2	280^th of 2067 public elementary schools	86.5%	18	52.5		66.7	81.5	65.0	82.8			73.3	72.8	60.5	60.0	81.0			67.7	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.9	98.3	97.9	98.1		14.3	$12,243	$348	$11,895
Grundy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1100 S 4th Ave	Morton	61550	Tazewell County	Morton CUSD 709	No	(n/a)	No	No	(309) 263-1421	465	24	19.3	16.6%	400 (86.0%)	10 (2.2%)	24 (5.2%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.4%)	93.4	108^th of 2056 public elementary schools	94.7%		94.4	116^th of 2067 public elementary schools	94.4%	8	74.5		75.0	87.7	84.3	78.4			81.4	67.9	82.1	76.5	70.6			74.3	97.1	97.3	97.3	97.3	96.9	97.1	97.8	16.9	10.8	$11,225	$458	$10,767
J L Hensey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	304 E Almond Dr	Washington	61571	Tazewell County	District 50 Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 745-3625	262	21	12.4	58.0%	218 (83.2%)	4 (1.5%)	23 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.5%)								(n/a)			42.9						42.9	28.6						28.6	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.8	99.2	98.8	98.8	9.4		$18,076	$594	$17,482
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School	Public	K-2	300 Oakwood Ave	East Peoria	61611	Tazewell County	East Peoria School District 86	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 427-5550	162	12	13.4	62.3%	134 (82.7%)	5 (3.1%)	12 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.8%)								(n/a)																	94.1	94.1	94.1	94.1	96.1	94.1	95.4			$19,960	$1,057	$18,904
Robein Elementary School	Public	K-8	200 Campus Ave	East Peoria	61611	Tazewell County	Robein School District 85	No	(n/a)	No	No	(309) 694-1409	150	15	10.2	44.7%	126 (84.0%)	1 (0.7%)	9 (6.0%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.3%)	47.4	1055^th of 2056 public elementary schools	48.7%		53.9	842^nd of 2067 public elementary schools	59.3%	213	24.0	53.8	75.0		60.0	50.0	58.8	46.2	60.7	58.3		12.0	6.3	35.3	15.4	21.3	95.3	95.3	95.3	95.3	95.3	95.3	95.3		31.3	$16,208	$380	$15,828
Don D Shute Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	300 Briarbrook Dr	East Peoria	61611	Tazewell County	East Peoria School District 86	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 427-5500	206	21	9.9	60.2%	165 (80.1%)	7 (3.4%)	10 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	21 (10.2%)								(n/a)																	90.1	90.6	90.6	90.6	91.2	90.6	91.2			$18,655	$1,209	$17,446
Glendale Elementary School	Public	3-5	1000 Bloomington Rd	East Peoria	61611	Tazewell County	East Peoria School District 86	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 427-5400	151	15	10.2	47.0%	131 (86.8%)	3 (2.0%)	3 (2.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (8.6%)	41.4	1181^st of 2056 public elementary schools	42.6%		48.7	968^th of 2067 public elementary schools	53.2%	213	53.3		20.0	37.5	48.9				33.8	38.3	30.0	35.6				35.2	91.2	92.4	92.4	92.4	93.0	92.4	92.4			$20,031	$1,414	$18,617
Central Primary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1400 Newcastle Rd	Washington	61571	Tazewell County	Central School District 51	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 444-3580	700	43	16.2	20.4%	594 (84.9%)	23 (3.3%)	38 (5.4%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (5.0%)	71	579^th of 2056 public elementary schools	71.8%		69.4	561^st of 2067 public elementary schools	72.9%	18			56.0	59.6					57.9	66.4	48.6					57.1	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	4.9		$11,652	$283	$11,369

Frequently Asked Questions about Lettie Brown Elementary School

How many students attend Lettie Brown Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 346 students attended Lettie Brown Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Lettie Brown Elementary School?

Students at Lettie Brown Elementary School are 89% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

Is Lettie Brown Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Lettie Brown Elementary School ranks in the top 7.4% of Illinois elementary schools.

What district is Lettie Brown Elementary School in?

Morton CUSD 709

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