- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bradley, IL
Bradley East Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Bradley East Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170693000358
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bradley East Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Bradley · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 519
- students enrolled
Bradley East Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bradley East Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bradley, IL.
School address
District: Bradley Sd 61 · Illinois
NCES ID 170693000358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Bradley East Elem School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 170693000358 · Bradley, IL Other · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bradley West Elem School (395 students)
Bradley East Elem School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Bradley East Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bradley East Elem School
519 students
- Bradley West E
Bradley West Elem School
395 students
- Bradley Centra
Bradley Central Middle School
364 students
What this shows Bradley East Elem School reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bradley East Elem School compares
Bradley East 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
African American 16.0%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Bradley East Elem 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 East Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley West Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bradley Central Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bradley East Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other 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 (~519 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bradley East Elem School
How many students attend Bradley East Elem School?
Bradley East Elem School has 519 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bradley, IL. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradley East Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradley East Elem School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 East Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Bradley East Elem School is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Bradley, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradley East Elem School?
Bradley East Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 East Elem School rank among public schools in Bradley?
By Resource Investment Index, Bradley East Elem School ranks #2 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 East Elem School, Bradley Sd 61 also operates Bradley West Elem School (395 students) and Bradley Central Middle School (364 students). See the Bradley Sd 61 district page for the complete list.