Bruning Elementary School serves 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Attendance Zone: Bruning Elementary School serves the entire district of Wilmington, IL, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 99.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest point in the zone located about 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bruning Elementary School's student population of 222 students has stayed relatively flat 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
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Proud home of the Wildcats
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bruning Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
86%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bruning Elementary School often compared to?
Bruning Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bruning Elementary School?
222 students attend Bruning Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bruning Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bruning Elementary School?
Bruning Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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.
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