Enrollment
395
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bradley West Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bradley West Elem School
Bradley West Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bradley, Illinois, enrolling 395 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 395 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Bradley Sd 61 also operates Bradley East Elem School (519 students) and Bradley Central Middle School (364 students) alongside Bradley West Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bradley West Elem School compares
Bradley West Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,390
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bradley Sd 61, which includes Bradley West Elem School.
$15,390
Per student
-10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.7%
State 45.1%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~395 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bradley on the city page.
Is Bradley West Elem School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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