- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bradley, IL
Bradley Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bradley Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170693000853
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bradley Central Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Bradley · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 364
- students enrolled
Bradley Central Middle School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bradley Central Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bradley, IL.
School address
District: Bradley Sd 61 · Illinois
NCES ID 170693000853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Bradley Central Middle School shrank from 407 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 170693000853 · Bradley, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 9.3:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Bradley East Elem School (519 students)
Bradley Central Middle School shrank from 407 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Bradley Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bradley East E
Bradley East Elem School
519 students
- Bradley West E
Bradley West Elem School
395 students
- This school
Bradley Central Middle School
364 students
What this shows Bradley Central Middle School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bradley Central Middle School compares
Bradley Central Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 34% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 6% in Illinois - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$19,263
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Bradley Central Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Bradley Sd 61 reports $19,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bradley Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley East Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bradley West Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bradley Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bradley Central Middle School
How many students attend Bradley Central Middle School?
Bradley Central Middle School has 364 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bradley, IL. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradley Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradley Central Middle School is 9.3:1, which is 34% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 41% 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 Bradley Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bradley Central Middle School is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Bradley, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradley Central Middle School?
Bradley Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bradley Central Middle School rank among public schools in Bradley?
By Resource Investment Index, Bradley Central Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bradley, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bradley Sd 61?
Besides Bradley Central Middle School, Bradley Sd 61 also operates Bradley East Elem School (519 students) and Bradley West Elem School (395 students). See the Bradley Sd 61 district page for the complete list.