Enrollment
679
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170468000146
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools.
- #11 of 21
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 679
- students enrolled
C M Bardwell Elem School has class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C M Bardwell Elem School ranks #11 of 21 schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Aurora East Usd 131 · Illinois
NCES ID 170468000146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C M Bardwell Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at C M Bardwell Elem School
C M Bardwell Elem School is a large combined-grade school in Aurora, Illinois, enrolling 679 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 93% of Illinois schools and 30% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 679 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Aurora's public schools, it stands alongside Olney C Allen Elem School (712 students): C M Bardwell Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 17.5:1).
Aurora East Usd 131 also operates East High School (4,020 students) and Henry W Cowherd Middle School (807 students) alongside C M Bardwell 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 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 30% | 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
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in Illinois - lower ratio than 7% 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
$15,003
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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 679 Top 15% in Illinois - larger than 85% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 18.2:1 +30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170468000146
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.0%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora East Usd 131, which includes C M Bardwell Elem School.
$15,003
Per student
-12%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 60.2%
Federal 19.7%
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 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
- 4,020
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 17.5:1 students per teacher
Prairie Children Preschool
Standard public school
643 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Nicholas a Hermes Elem School
Standard public school
607 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Freeman Elem School
Standard public school
529 students 18:1 students per teacher
Greenman Elem School
Standard public school
528 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Mccleery Elem School
Standard public school
513 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
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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 18.2:1, which is 30% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 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 C M Bardwell Elem School rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, C M Bardwell Elem School ranks #11 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.
Is C M Bardwell Elem School a good school?
C M Bardwell Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 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.