Enrollment
618
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Justice, IL
Frank a Brodnicki Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Frank a Brodnicki 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 170717000369
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank a Brodnicki 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.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Justice · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 618
- students enrolled
Frank a Brodnicki Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank a Brodnicki Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Justice, IL.
School address
District: Indian Springs Sd 109 · Illinois
NCES ID 170717000369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frank a Brodnicki Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frank a Brodnicki Elem School
Frank a Brodnicki Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Justice, Illinois, enrolling 618 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 618 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 led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Justice's elementary schools, it stands alongside George T Wilkins Elem School (416 students): Frank a Brodnicki Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 10.9:1).
Indian Springs Sd 109 also operates Geo T Wilkins Jr High School (508 students) and Bridgeview Elem School (436 students) alongside Frank a Brodnicki 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 Frank a Brodnicki Elem School compares
Frank a Brodnicki 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,098
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
African American 21.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Frank a Brodnicki Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian Springs Sd 109, which includes Frank a Brodnicki Elem School.
$18,098
Per student
+6%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 50.4%
Federal 14.9%
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 Frank a Brodnicki Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geo T Wilkins Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridgeview Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| George T Wilkins Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robina Lyle Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gladness V Player Ecc | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank a Brodnicki Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Justice
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~618 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Frank a Brodnicki Elem School
How many students attend Frank a Brodnicki Elem School?
Frank a Brodnicki Elem School has 618 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Justice, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank a Brodnicki Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank a Brodnicki Elem School is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank a Brodnicki Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Frank a Brodnicki Elem School is White at 36.9% of enrollment, in Justice, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank a Brodnicki Elem School?
Frank a Brodnicki 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 Frank a Brodnicki Elem School rank among public schools in Justice?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank a Brodnicki Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Justice, 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 Justice on the city page.
Is Frank a Brodnicki Elem School a good school?
Frank a Brodnicki 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 Indian Springs Sd 109?
Besides Frank a Brodnicki Elem School, Indian Springs Sd 109 also operates Geo T Wilkins Jr High School (508 students), Bridgeview Elem School (436 students), and George T Wilkins Elem School (416 students). See the Indian Springs Sd 109 district page for the complete list.
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