L D Brady Elementary School

600 Columbia St
Aurora, IL 60505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, L D Brady 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

L D Brady Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

L D Brady Elementary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
293 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

L D Brady Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L D Brady Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3151 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of L D Brady Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of L D Brady Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
6-9%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of L D Brady Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of L D Brady Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
97%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in L D Brady Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in L D Brady Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in L D Brady Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in L D Brady Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of L D Brady Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in L D Brady Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in L D Brady Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is L D Brady Elementary School's ranking?
L D Brady Elementary School is ranked #3151 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are L D Brady Elementary School often compared to?
L D Brady Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom Elementary School, Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy 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 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend L D Brady Elementary School?
293 students attend L D Brady Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of L D Brady Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L D Brady Elementary School?
L D Brady Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does L D Brady Elementary School offer ?
L D Brady Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is L D Brady Elementary School part of?
L D Brady Elementary School is part of Aurora East USD 131 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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