Gilson Brown Elem School

1613 W Delmar Ave
Godfrey, IL 62035

altonschools.org/schools/gilsonb/index.html

274 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Gilson Brown Elementary School, located in Godfrey, Illinois, is part of the Alton Community Unit School District 11. Serving students in the early stages of their academic journey, the school is recognized for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes foundational learning. The faculty and staff are dedicated to student growth, emphasizing not only academic achievement in core subjects like literacy and mathematics but also the development of essential social and emotional skills necessary for lifelong success.

The school is deeply integrated into the Godfrey community, benefiting from a collaborative relationship between parents, educators, and local stakeholders. Gilson Brown maintains a focus on providing a well-rounded educational experience through diverse classroom activities, character-building programs, and a commitment to meeting the individual needs of its student body. By creating a welcoming school culture, Gilson Brown Elementary serves as a vital cornerstone for families in the region, preparing children to transition successfully into the later stages of the Alton district's educational pipeline.

274

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gilson Brown Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	19
Black	98
Two or More	38

White
119 (43.4 %)
Black
98 (35.8 %)
Two or More
38 (13.9 %)
Hispanic
19 (6.9 %)

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:	Alton CUSD 11
Phone:	(618)463-2175
Website:	http://altonschools.org/schools/gilsonb/index.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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 39

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 10