- Enrollment
- 4,020
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, IL
L D Brady Elem School
Federal NCES profile for L D Brady Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170468000150
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L D Brady Elem School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 21
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 310
- students enrolled
L D Brady Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L D Brady Elem School ranks #2 of 21 schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Aurora East Usd 131 · Illinois
NCES ID 170468000150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
L D Brady Elem School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 170468000150 · Aurora, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (4,020 students)
L D Brady Elem School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
L D Brady 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 310
L D Brady Elem School
310 students
What this shows L D Brady Elem School reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How L D Brady Elem School compares
L D Brady 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.2%
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
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.2%
African American 3.5%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, L D Brady Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Aurora East Usd 131 reports $16,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L D Brady Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry W Cowherd Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| C F Simmons Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| K D Waldo Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olney C Allen Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L D Brady 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
C M Bardwell Elem School
Standard public school
679 students 17.4:1 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
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 (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about L D Brady Elem School
How many students attend L D Brady Elem School?
L D Brady Elem School has 310 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, IL. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at L D Brady Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at L D Brady Elem School is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L D Brady Elem School?
The largest demographic group at L D Brady Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L D Brady Elem School?
L D Brady Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 L D Brady Elem School rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, L D Brady Elem School ranks #2 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 L D Brady 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.