Bradley East Elementary School serves 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bradley East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bradley East Elementary School's student population of 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
525 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bradley East Elementary School is 0.65, 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
13:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%

Hispanic
21%
28%

Black
13%
16%

White
53%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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
What schools are Bradley East Elementary School often compared to?
Bradley East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Anne Elementary School, Bradley West Elementary School, Shabbona Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bradley East Elementary School?
525 students attend Bradley East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bradley East Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bradley East Elementary School?
Bradley East Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bradley East Elementary School offer ?
Bradley East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Bradley East Elementary School part of?
Bradley East Elementary School is part of Bradley SD 61 School District.
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