Bradley West Elementary School

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Bradley West Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Bradley, Illinois, with 363 students. The school is part of the Bradley School District 61, which is ranked 620 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bradley West Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency. For the 2023-2024 school year, only 24.5% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 41.2% statewide and 34.4% in the district. In Mathematics, only 16.7% of students were proficient or better, compared to 28.4% statewide and 14.1% in the district. The school also has significant performance gaps between student subgroups, with relatively strong performance for African American students but struggling with White, Multi-racial, English Language Learners, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Noel Levasseur Elementary School in the Bourbonnais School District 53, Bradley West Elementary School is underperforming despite having similar student demographics. Additionally, the school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.8% to 37.0% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the state average. While the school has relatively high spending per student, the issue may not be a lack of resources, but rather how those resources are being utilized to support student learning.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 200 W State St
       Bradley, IL  60915-2681


(815) 933-2216

District: Bradley School District 61

SchoolDigger Rank:
1340th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,650 Help


Students who attend Bradley West Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bradley Central Middle School
High:    Bradley-Bourbonnais C High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  363

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.2%
Hispanic:
22.6%
African American:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.4% Help


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Compare Details Bradley West Elementary School ranks worse than 64.8% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.13. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bradley West Elementary School is $17,650.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bradley West Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bradley West Elementary School 1340th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Bradley West Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Bradley School District 61:

SchoolDigger ranks Bradley School District 61 620th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bradley West Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bradley West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 67.06 811th 2020 59.9%
2004 54.50 1133rd 2030 44.2%
2005 60.67 970th 2022 52.0%
2006 54.90 1203rd 2086 42.3%
2007 51.44 1290th 2095 38.4%
2008 50.53 1259th 2092 39.8%
2009 44.60 1378th 2120 35.0%
2010 43.91 1410th 2139 34.1%
2011 39.59 1489th 2147 30.6%
2012 56.01 1140th 2166 47.4%
2013 43.80 1312th 2167 39.5%
2014 50.89 1074th 2093 48.7%
2015 46.40 988th 2052 51.9%
2016 42.38 1120th 2046 45.3%
2017 31.37 1377th 2044 32.6%
2018 28.06 1471st 2037 27.8%
2019 34.01 1342nd 2086 35.7%
2021 40.56 1041st 1948 46.6%
2022 40.68 1162nd 2082 44.2%
2023 37.73 1214th 2077 41.6%
2024 32.13 1340th 2067 35.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bradley West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.82 48th 78 38.5%
2019 41.46 52nd 89 41.6%
2021 41.28 18th 40 55.0%
2022 32.11 54th 95 43.2%
2023 25.67 66th 93 29.0%
2024 21.61 73rd 93 21.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bradley West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.17 450th 718 37.3%
2019 54.98 219th 743 70.5%
2024 48.83 325th 826 60.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bradley West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.13 621st 763 18.6%
2019 22.96 1042nd 1194 12.7%
2021 21.87 558th 640 12.8%
2022 29.84 776th 1113 30.3%
2023 28.98 812th 1156 29.8%
2024 33.96 752nd 1195 37.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bradley West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.52 1224th 1765 30.7%
2019 41.57 1058th 1816 41.7%
2021 62.04 381st 1514 74.8%
2022 54.72 666th 1763 62.2%
2023 53.48 726th 1808 59.8%
2024 41.75 1009th 1793 43.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Bradley West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.02 14th 52 73.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Bradley West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.03 1262nd 1964 35.7%
2019 37.10 1232nd 2019 39.0%
2021 38.28 960th 1680 42.9%
2022 43.55 1006th 1970 48.9%
2023 36.69 1164th 1957 40.5%
2024 28.21 1371st 1942 29.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bradley West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.92 743rd 907 18.1%
2024 31.97 605th 886 31.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Bradley West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.28 1519th 1972 23.0%
2019 32.41 1351st 2019 33.1%
2021 38.63 970th 1707 43.2%
2022 38.14 1131st 1977 42.8%
2023 38.26 1142nd 1984 42.4%
2024 38.49 1119th 1959 42.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Bradley West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.95 281st 698 59.7%
2019 57.15 223rd 711 68.6%
2021 47.15 160th 428 62.6%
2022 57.43 195th 684 71.5%
2023 60.42 180th 692 74.0%
2024 48.15 274th 655 58.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bradley West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.79 779th 938 17.0%
2019 46.65 471st 955 50.7%
2021 59.78 187th 742 74.8%
2022 34.03 621st 954 34.9%
2023 45.26 486th 970 49.9%
2024 37.72 579th 959 39.6%
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Rank History for White students at Bradley West Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.34 1347th 1463 7.9%
2019 15.83 1317th 1462 9.9%
2021 27.04 1026th 1308 21.6%
2022 27.68 1103rd 1425 22.6%
2023 22.12 1174th 1419 17.3%
2024 22.51 1150th 1392 17.4%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Bradley West Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 271 1 2 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 277
1989 277 n/a 2 10 n/a n/a n/a 0 289
1990 268 4 2 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 277
1991 260 6 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1992 262 2 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1993 282 6 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1994 279 3 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1995 310 3 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1996 310 3 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1997 301 2 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1998 311 5 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1999 305 2 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2000 458 8 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2001 473 9 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2002 466 17 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2003 466 17 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2004 426 19 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2005 389 20 6 28 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2006 364 14 5 43 1 n/a n/a 15 442
2007 353 35 6 49 1 n/a n/a 10 454
2008 384 32 7 45 1 n/a n/a 14 483
2009 368 31 9 46 0 n/a n/a 18 472
2010 357 33 9 47 1 n/a n/a 30 477
2011 323 44 7 67 1 0 42 0 484
2012 315 34 1 60 1 5 53 0 469
2013 338 36 1 71 0 2 51 0 499
2014 331 26 3 77 0 1 48 0 486
2015 307 33 5 63 0 0 45 0 453
2016 321 35 2 64 1 0 46 0 469
2017 321 38 1 58 2 0 53 0 473
2018 317 52 2 67 3 0 42 0 483
2019 275 56 1 73 2 0 45 0 452
2020 238 59 2 64 2 0 37 0 402
2021 227 53 6 64 2 0 28 0 380
2022 229 53 5 63 1 0 29 0 380
2023 204 49 3 82 0 0 25 0 363

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bradley West Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 277 17.0 16.2 n/a
1989 289 17.0 17.0 n/a
1990 277 16.0 17.3 n/a
1991 269 17.5 15.3 n/a
1992 270 18.0 15.0 n/a
1993 300 17.0 17.6 n/a
1994 296 16.5 17.9 n/a
1995 328 18.0 18.2 n/a
1996 328 18.0 18.2 n/a
1997 322 18.7 17.2 n/a
1998 332 20.0 16.6 n/a
1999 319 17.8 17.9 n/a
2000 483 23.8 20.3 n/a
2001 503 29.0 17.3 n/a
2002 504 29.0 17.4 32.7
2003 504 29.0 17.4 32.7
2004 466 27.0 17.3 33.3
2005 444 27.0 16.4 33.6
2006 442 22.4 19.7 32.6
2007 454 22.0 20.6 38.1
2008 483 24.0 20.1 36.2
2009 472 31.0 15.2 42.1
2010 477 32.0 14.9 58.6
2011 484 33.0 14.6 60.1
2012 469 34.0 13.7 61.6
2013 499 n/a n/a 63.7
2014 486 34.0 14.2 53.7
2015 453 33.0 13.7 57
2016 469 32.0 14.6 47.3
2017 473 33.0 14.3 62.4
2018 483 30.0 16.1 59
2019 452 32.0 14.1 66.4
2020 402 33.6 11.9 57.5
2021 380 n/a n/a n/a
2022 380 33.4 11.3 55.5
2023 363 32.0 11.3 63.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bradley West Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 277 17.0 16.2 n/a
1989 289 17.0 17.0 n/a
1990 277 16.0 17.3 n/a
1991 269 17.5 15.3 n/a
1992 270 18.0 15.0 n/a
1993 300 17.0 17.6 n/a
1994 296 16.5 17.9 n/a
1995 328 18.0 18.2 n/a
1996 328 18.0 18.2 n/a
1997 322 18.7 17.2 n/a
1998 332 20.0 16.6 n/a
1999 319 17.8 17.9 n/a
2000 483 23.8 20.3 n/a
2001 503 29.0 17.3 n/a
2002 504 29.0 17.4 32.7
2003 504 29.0 17.4 32.7
2004 466 27.0 17.3 33.3
2005 444 27.0 16.4 33.6
2006 442 22.4 19.7 32.6
2007 454 22.0 20.6 38.1
2008 483 24.0 20.1 36.2
2009 472 31.0 15.2 42.1
2010 477 32.0 14.9 58.6
2011 484 33.0 14.6 60.1
2012 469 34.0 13.7 61.6
2013 499 n/a n/a 63.7
2014 486 34.0 14.2 53.7
2015 453 33.0 13.7 57
2016 469 32.0 14.6 47.3
2017 473 33.0 14.3 62.4
2018 483 30.0 16.1 59
2019 452 32.0 14.1 66.4
2020 402 33.6 11.9 57.5
2021 380 n/a n/a n/a
2022 380 33.4 11.3 55.5
2023 363 32.0 11.3 63.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201599.3%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.3%99.3%
201699.2%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.7%99.0%
201799.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.4%99.2%
201899.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.0%
201998.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.3%98.5%
202197.4%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.4%97.9%
202299.5%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.5%99.5%
202397.9%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.1%98.9%
202497.0%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%96.8%97.5%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bradley West Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,093 (19.2%) $8,781 (80.8%) $10,874
2020 $885 (7.4%) $11,060 (92.6%) $11,945
2021 $1,200 (9.2%) $11,799 (90.8%) $12,998
2022 $1,200 (9.2%) $11,799 (90.8%) $12,998
2023 $2,595 (14.6%) $15,191 (85.4%) $17,786
2024 $3,100 (17.6%) $14,550 (82.4%) $17,650

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bradley West Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1342nd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1214th of 2077 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bradley West Elementary School)29.520.6
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bradley School District 61)29.520.6
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bradley West Elementary School)28.123.1
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bradley School District 61)28.123.1
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bradley West Elementary School)28.830
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bradley School District 61)28.830
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bradley West Elementary School)21.516.7
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bradley School District 61)21.516.7
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bradley West Elementary School)24.120.6
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bradley School District 61)24.120.6
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bradley West Elementary School)15.416.2
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bradley School District 61)15.416.2
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Bradley West Elementary School)49.148.7
 0.4%
   5th Grade Science (Bradley School District 61)49.148.7
 0.4%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students452363
 19.7%
African American5649
 12.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic7382
 12.3%
Pacific Islander00
White275204
 25.8%
Two or More Races4525
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.4%63.4%
 3%


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Students who attend Bradley West Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bradley Central Middle School
High : Bradley-Bourbonnais C High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 363 students attended Bradley West Elementary School.

Bradley West Elementary School ranks 1340th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Bradley West Elementary School are 56% White, 23% Hispanic, 13% African American, 7% Two or more races.


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