Bruning Elementary School serves 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bruning Elementary School's student population of 231 students has grown by 10% 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
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
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
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
86%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bruning Elementary School?
231 students attend Bruning Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bruning Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 17:1, 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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Date
Last Day of 3rd Quarter
March 14, 2025 (Friday)
Spring Break
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of Student Attendance
June 03, 2025 (Tuesday)
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