- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilmington, IL
Bruning Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Bruning Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174263004282
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bruning Elem School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 222
- students enrolled
Bruning Elem School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bruning Elem School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wilmington, IL.
School address
District: Wilmington Cusd 209u · Illinois
NCES ID 174263004282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Bruning Elem School held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 174263004282 · Wilmington, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 17.1:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilmington High School (432 students)
Bruning Elem School held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Bruning Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilmington Hig
Wilmington High School
432 students
- L J Stevens In
L J Stevens Intermediate School
353 students
- Wilmington Mid
Wilmington Middle School
254 students
- This school
Bruning Elem School
222 students
What this shows Bruning Elem School reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bruning Elem School compares
Bruning 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 22% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,098
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Bruning Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Wilmington Cusd 209u reports $13,098 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bruning Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| L J Stevens Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilmington Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bruning Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~222 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bruning Elem School
How many students attend Bruning Elem School?
Bruning Elem School has 222 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wilmington, IL. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bruning Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bruning Elem School is 17.1:1, which is 22% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bruning Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Bruning Elem School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Wilmington, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bruning Elem School?
Bruning Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Bruning Elem School rank among public schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Bruning Elem School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington Cusd 209u?
Besides Bruning Elem School, Wilmington Cusd 209u also operates Wilmington High School (432 students), L J Stevens Intermediate School (353 students), and Wilmington Middle School (254 students). See the Wilmington Cusd 209u district page for the complete list.