Serving 702 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C M Bardwell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 702 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C M Bardwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
C M Bardwell Elementary School's student population of 702 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
702 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
C M Bardwell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C M Bardwell Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3141 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
92%
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
2%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C M Bardwell Elementary School's ranking?
C M Bardwell Elementary School is ranked #3141 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are C M Bardwell Elementary School often compared to?
C M Bardwell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Park Elementary School, Nancy Young Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend C M Bardwell Elementary School?
702 students attend C M Bardwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of C M Bardwell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C M Bardwell Elementary School?
C M Bardwell Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does C M Bardwell Elementary School offer ?
C M Bardwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is C M Bardwell Elementary School part of?
C M Bardwell Elementary School is part of Aurora East USD 131 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School - Half Day for Students - School Improvement
June 03, 2024 (Monday)
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