Below Average
#3169 of 3,813 schools in IL
Based on limited data
Bruning Elem School
Elementary School · Wilmington Cusd 209u · Wilmington, IL
A Wilmington Cusd 209u elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
1910 Bruning Dr, Wilmington, IL 60481
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bruning Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,029/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilmington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,398
Median home value
$224,800
Median rent
$975/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60481; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed-custer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 691 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wilmington Cusd 209u
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,098NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bruning Elem School is listed in Wilmington CUSD 209U; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bruning Elem School
Bruning Elem School is a public elementary school in Wilmington, IL, part of Wilmington Cusd 209u, serving approximately 231 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,169 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bruning Elem School
What grades does Bruning Elem School serve?
Bruning Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Bruning Elem School?
Bruning Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bruning Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bruning Elem School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bruning Elem School rank in IL?
Bruning Elem School ranks #3,169 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Bruning Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bruning Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bruning Elem School a charter school?
No, Bruning Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bruning Elem School a Title I school?
No, Bruning Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bruning Elem School?
45.9% of students at Bruning Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 231
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (815) 926-1683
- Area population (ZIP 60481)
- 11,277
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60481; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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