Bernard J Ward Elem School

363 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bernard J. Ward Elementary School is a public school located in Bolingbrook, Illinois, and is part of the Valley View School District 365U. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Its curriculum focuses on core academic subjects—such as mathematics, literacy, and science—while also prioritizing social-emotional development to help students build confidence and interpersonal skills.

The school is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and academic growth, often utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a commitment to preparing students for middle school and beyond, Bernard J. Ward Elementary integrates modern technology into the classroom and encourages parent participation to ensure a collaborative educational experience. The school culture is centered on creating a safe, welcoming atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

363

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bernard J Ward Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	230
Black	74
Asian	19
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

Hispanic
230 (63.4%)
Black
74 (20.4%)
Two or More
21 (5.8%)
Asian
19 (5.2%)
White
17 (4.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Valley View CUSD 365U
Phone:	(630)972-9200
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 60