C M BARDWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
C M Bardwell Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Aurora East USD 131 school district, located in Aurora, IL with about 821 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 46 teachers, C M Bardwell Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
C.M. Bardwell Elementary School, located on South Lincoln Avenue in Aurora, Illinois, is a neighborhood school serving students within the West Aurora School District 129. The school is named in honor of Claude M. Bardwell, who served as the superintendent of East Aurora schools in the early 20th century and was a prominent figure in the local educational community. The campus functions as a core academic hub for the surrounding residential area, focusing on foundational learning and social-emotional development for its primary-aged student population.
As part of District 129, Bardwell Elementary emphasizes a commitment to inclusive education and community engagement. The school typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, often complemented by programs designed to support diverse learners and foster a welcoming school climate. By prioritizing both academic achievement and the well-being of its students, C.M. Bardwell strives to provide a stable and supportive learning environment that prepares children for their transition to middle school within the West Aurora district.
For more information, contact C M Bardwell Elem School at (630) 299-5300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Aurora, IL 60505-4669
(630) 299-5300
C M BARDWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Aurora, IL with about 821 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Aurora East USD 131
- Total Students:
- 821
- Teachers:
- 46.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 821 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending C M BARDWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 93.2%
- Black or African American
- 3.9%
- White
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.