- Enrollment
- 3,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bolingbrook, IL
Bernard J Ward Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Bernard J Ward Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174007005751
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bernard J Ward Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Illinois schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Bolingbrook · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 363
- students enrolled
Bernard J Ward Elem School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bernard J Ward Elem School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Bolingbrook, IL.
School address
District: Valley View Cusd 365u · Illinois
NCES ID 174007005751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Bernard J Ward Elem School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 174007005751 · Bolingbrook, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 11.7:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Bolingbrook High School (3,298 students)
Bernard J Ward Elem School held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Bernard J Ward Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bolingbrook Hi
Bolingbrook High School
3,298 students
- Romeoville Hig
Romeoville High School
1,848 students
- Brooks Middle 850
Brooks Middle School
850 students
- Oak View Elem 636
Oak View Elem School
636 students
- Independence E 617
Independence Elem School
617 students
- This school 363
Bernard J Ward Elem School
363 students
What this shows Bernard J Ward Elem School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bernard J Ward Elem School compares
Bernard J Ward Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Illinois - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,208
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.4%
African American 20.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 5.2%
White 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Bernard J Ward Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Valley View Cusd 365u reports $22,208 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bernard J Ward Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolingbrook High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Romeoville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooks Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak View Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bernard J Ward Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Bolingbrook
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Oak View Elem School
Standard public school
636 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Independence Elem School
Standard public school
617 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Elementary School
Standard public school
561 students 13:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
522 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Wood View Elem School
Standard public school
443 students 13:1 students per teacher
Jonas E Salk Elem School
Standard public school
391 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bernard J Ward Elem School
How many students attend Bernard J Ward Elem School?
Bernard J Ward Elem School has 363 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bolingbrook, IL. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernard J Ward Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernard J Ward Elem School is 11.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bernard J Ward Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Bernard J Ward Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment, in Bolingbrook, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bernard J Ward Elem School?
Bernard J Ward Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bernard J Ward Elem School rank among elementary schools in Bolingbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Bernard J Ward Elem School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Bolingbrook, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bolingbrook on the city page.
What other schools are in Valley View Cusd 365u?
Besides Bernard J Ward Elem School, Valley View Cusd 365u also operates Bolingbrook High School (3,298 students), Romeoville High School (1,848 students), and Brooks Middle School (850 students). See the Valley View Cusd 365u district page for the complete list.