Bruning Elementary School

1910 Bruning Dr
Wilmington, IL 60481
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bruning Elementary School's student population of 240 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
240 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bruning Elementary School is 0.31, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
12%
27%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
82%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.31
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Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bruning Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bruning Elementary School?
240 students attend Bruning Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Bruning Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bruning Elementary School?
Bruning Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bruning Elementary School offer ?
Bruning Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Bruning Elementary School part of?
Bruning Elementary School is part of Wilmington CUSD 209u School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Last Day of 3rd Quarter
March 22, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break - No School
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Student Attendance (Tentative)
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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