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
حقایق کلیدی
SectorPublic
نوع مدرسهRegular
سطح سطحPrimary
Grade Span0–5
ضلعValley View CUSD 365U
County17197
شهر شهرBolingbrook
ZIP60440
مدرسه چارترNo
مدرسه مغناطیسNo
عنوان 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
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)