- Enrollment
- 4,020
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, IL
C M Bardwell Elem School
Federal NCES profile for C M Bardwell Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170468000146
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C M Bardwell Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools.
- #9 of 21
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 679
- students enrolled
C M Bardwell Elem School has class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C M Bardwell Elem School ranks #9 of 21 schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Aurora East Usd 131 · Illinois
NCES ID 170468000146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170468000146 · Aurora, IL Other · MID · TRAD
679 enr · 17.4:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (4,020 students)
Resource Investment Index #9 of 21 schools in Aurora. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
C M Bardwell Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
4,020 students
- Henry W Cowher 807
Henry W Cowherd Middle School
807 students
- C F Simmons Mi 792
C F Simmons Middle School
792 students
- K D Waldo Midd 729
K D Waldo Middle School
729 students
- Olney C Allen 712
Olney C Allen Elem School
712 students
- This school 679
C M Bardwell Elem School
679 students
What this shows C M Bardwell Elem School reports 679 students on the CCD universe file.
How C M Bardwell Elem School compares
C M Bardwell 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Illinois - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,690
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.6%
African American 2.9%
White 2.4%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, C M Bardwell Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora East Usd 131, which includes C M Bardwell Elem School.
$16,690
Per student
-8%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 60.2%
Federal 19.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How C M Bardwell Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry W Cowherd Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| C F Simmons Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| K D Waldo Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olney C Allen Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C M Bardwell Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Aurora
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Olney C Allen Elem School
Standard public school
712 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Prairie Children Preschool
Standard public school
643 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Nicholas a Hermes Elem School
Standard public school
607 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Freeman Elem School
Standard public school
529 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Greenman Elem School
Standard public school
528 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Mccleery Elem School
Standard public school
513 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~679 students)
Frequently asked questions about C M Bardwell Elem School
How many students attend C M Bardwell Elem School?
C M Bardwell Elem School has 679 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C M Bardwell Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at C M Bardwell Elem School is 17.4:1, which is 24% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C M Bardwell Elem School?
The largest demographic group at C M Bardwell Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C M Bardwell Elem School?
C M Bardwell Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 C M Bardwell Elem School rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, C M Bardwell Elem School ranks #9 of 21 schools in Aurora, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Aurora East Usd 131?
Besides C M Bardwell Elem School, Aurora East Usd 131 also operates East High School (4,020 students), Henry W Cowherd Middle School (807 students), and C F Simmons Middle School (792 students). See the Aurora East Usd 131 district page for the complete list.
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