Enrollment
222
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bruning Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bruning Elem School
Bruning Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wilmington, Illinois, enrolling 222 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 87% of Illinois schools and 22% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 222 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Wilmington Cusd 209u spends $12,001 per pupil, 30% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Wilmington Cusd 209u also operates Wilmington High School (432 students) and L J Stevens Intermediate School (353 students) alongside Bruning 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 Bruning Elem School compares
Bruning 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,001
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilmington Cusd 209u, which includes Bruning Elem School.
$12,001
Per student
-30%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.7%
State 20.4%
Federal 18.9%
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 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
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other 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 (~222 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Wilmington on the city page.
Is Bruning Elem School a good school?
Bruning Elem School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of 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 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.
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