Frank A Brodnicki Elem School

www.isd109.org

618 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Frank A. Brodnicki Elementary School, located in Justice, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the Indian Springs School District 109. Catering to students in the early elementary grades (typically spanning prekindergarten through fifth grade), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The curriculum focuses on building a strong academic foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while simultaneously emphasizing social-emotional development to help children navigate their early years of schooling with confidence.

Beyond its academic mission, Brodnicki Elementary is known for its commitment to community engagement and student well-being. The school staff works to implement diverse instructional strategies that cater to various learning styles, ensuring that students from a wide range of backgrounds receive the support necessary to succeed. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and the local Justice community, the school aims to cultivate a positive school culture that prepares its young learners for future success in middle school and beyond.

618

Total Students

45.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank A Brodnicki Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	223
Black	131
Asian	10
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

White
228 (36.9%)
Hispanic
223 (36.1%)
Black
131 (21.2%)
Two or More
24 (3.9%)
Asian
10 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Indian Springs SD 109
Phone:	(708)496-8716
Website:	http://www.isd109.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	618
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
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 81

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 101

Grade 6 88