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Bernard J Ward Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Bolingbrook, Illinois · Valley View CUSD 365U
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students363
Student:Teacher12.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch77%
Title INo
Bernard J Ward Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
363
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
77%+24pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Bernard J Ward Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Bolingbrook, Illinois. The school enrolls 363 students. It is part of the Valley View CUSD 365U district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictValley View CUSD 365U
County17197
CityBolingbrook
ZIP60440
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID174007005751

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment363
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino68.7%
Black / African American4.2%
Asian17.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.6%
Hispanic
68.7%
Black
4.2%
Asian
17.3%
Two+
3.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %77%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)