Bernard J Ward Elem School

Elementary No virtual instruction Bolingbrook, IL Grades KG–05 City: Small Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ A+ (100)
  • 363 Students
  • 30.8 Teachers (FTE)
  • 11.8:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (630)972-9200 Phone
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Bernard J Ward Elem School
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ A+ (100)
363
Students
30.8
Teachers
11.8:1
Student:Teacher
(630)972-9200
Phone

Bernard J Ward Elem School is a public school administered by the Valley View CUSD 365U district in Bolingbrook, ILLINOIS, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 363 students enrolled; a 11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Illinois Elementary School Average
Enrollment
363.0
State avg: 389.0
▼ 7% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.79:1
State avg: 13.5:1
▼ 13% better
School Details
School Name
Bernard J Ward Elem School
NCESSCH ID
174007005751
State School ID
IL-56-099-365U-26-56099365U262003
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
200 Recreation Dr
City
Bolingbrook
State
Illinois
ZIP Code
60440
County
Will County
Metro Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
1711
State Leg. Upper
17043
State Leg. Lower
17085
Latitude
41.69412
Longitude
-88.05704
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
363
Total Students
👩‍🏫
30.8
Teachers FTE
📐
11.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
30.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)30.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 281 77.4%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Valley View CUSD 365U
LEAID
1740070
State LEA ID
IL-56-099-365U-26
Phone
(815)886-2700
Website
http://www.vvsd.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Romeoville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$423,631K
Federal Revenue
$30,346K
State Revenue
$138,686K
Local Revenue
$254,599K
Total Expenditure
$374,196K
Instruction Exp.
$189,061K
Support Services
$138,405K
Other Current Exp.
$9,800K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Bernard J Ward Elem School

1
John R Tibbott Elem School
Bolingbrook · Elementary
0.9 mi
2
Jonas E Salk Elem School
Bolingbrook · Elementary
1.3 mi
3
Brooks Middle School
Bolingbrook · Middle
1.4 mi
4
Hubert H Humphrey Middle School
Bolingbrook · Middle
1.4 mi
5
Oak View Elem School
Bolingbrook · Elementary
1.6 mi
6
Wood View Elem School
Bolingbrook · Elementary
1.7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bernard J Ward Elem School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Bernard J Ward Elem School?
363 students are enrolled at Bernard J Ward Elem School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Bernard J Ward Elem School have?
Bernard J Ward Elem School has 30.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1.
What grades does Bernard J Ward Elem School serve?
Bernard J Ward Elem School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Bernard J Ward Elem School a charter school?
Bernard J Ward Elem School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Bernard J Ward Elem School located in?
Bernard J Ward Elem School is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Bernard J Ward Elem School belong to?
Bernard J Ward Elem School is part of the Valley View CUSD 365U school district.
How much does Valley View CUSD 365U spend per student?
The Valley View CUSD 365U district spends approximately $1,030,842,975 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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