- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bradley, IL
Bradley West Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Bradley West Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170693000359
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bradley West Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Bradley · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 395
- students enrolled
Bradley West Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bradley West Elem School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bradley, IL.
School address
District: Bradley Sd 61 · Illinois
NCES ID 170693000359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Bradley West Elem School grew from 363 students in 2022-23 to 390 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 170693000359 · Bradley, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Bradley East Elem School (519 students)
Bradley West Elem School grew from 363 students in 2022-23 to 390 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Bradley West Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bradley East E
Bradley East Elem School
519 students
- This school
Bradley West Elem School
395 students
- Bradley Centra
Bradley Central Middle School
364 students
What this shows Bradley West Elem School reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bradley West Elem School compares
Bradley West Elem School is a growing 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Illinois - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
African American 17.0%
Two or More 11.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Bradley West 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 West Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley East Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bradley Central Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bradley West 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 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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bradley West Elem School
How many students attend Bradley West Elem School?
Bradley West Elem School has 395 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bradley, IL. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradley West Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradley West Elem School is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 West Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Bradley West Elem School is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Bradley, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradley West Elem School?
Bradley West Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Bradley West Elem School rank among public schools in Bradley?
By Resource Investment Index, Bradley West Elem School ranks #1 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 West Elem School, Bradley Sd 61 also operates Bradley East Elem School (519 students) and Bradley Central Middle School (364 students). See the Bradley Sd 61 district page for the complete list.