Bruning Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wilmington, Illinois 60481 · Wilmington CUSD 209U
#650 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#21223 of 50,301 nationally
About Bruning Elem School
Bruning Elem School is a public elementary located in Wilmington, in the Wilmington CUSD 209U school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–1. In 2025 it enrolled 222 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 650th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 222.
There are 4 schools in Wilmington; Bruning Elem School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bruning Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Bruning Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
L J Stevens Intermediate School
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
353 students · 2.1 km away
Wilmington Middle School
Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
254 students · 2.3 km away
Wilmington High School
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
432 students · 2.5 km away
Reed-Custer High School
Braidwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
397 students · 5.9 km away
Reed-Custer Middle School
Braidwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
306 students · 6.0 km away
Reed-Custer Elementary School
Braidwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students · 7.1 km away
Coal City Intermediate School
Coal City · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
294 students · 12 km away
Braceville Elem School
Braceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
130 students · 12 km away
Coal City Elem School
Coal City · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
302 students · 12 km away
Coal City High School
Coal City · Public high · Grades 9–12
642 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Cambridge Comm Grade School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
222 students
Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
222 students
Twin Echo Elem School
Collinsville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
222 students
St Elmo Elem School
Saint Elmo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
222 students
Mark Twain Elem School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
221 students
Esmond Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
221 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bruning Elem School a good school?
Bruning Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 55.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #650 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bruning Elem School rank in Illinois?
Bruning Elem School ranks #650 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #21223 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bruning Elem School?
Bruning Elem School had 222 students in 2025.
Is Bruning Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Bruning Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–1. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bruning Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bruning Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.