The Bloomington Project School

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Bloomington, Indiana - 1 schools

An equity score of 47/100 ranks The Bloomington Project School #215 of 373 districts in Indiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $8,725 per pupil, The Bloomington Project School ranks #376 of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending (Indiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

330
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$8,725
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

The Bloomington Project School operates 1 public schools serving 330 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Monroe County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $8,725 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 41 of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Indiana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 5.0% local, 82.1% state, and 12.9% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 47/100, ranked #215 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 22.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 78.9% White, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 4.4% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is The Bloomington Project School, enrolling 317 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

The Bloomington Project School accounts for 96.1% of all The Bloomington Project School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of The Bloomington Project School a distant remainder — means The Bloomington Project School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

The Bloomington Project School chronic absenteeism rate is 22.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within The Bloomington Project School is typically wider than the The Bloomington Project School-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.9%
Federal
82.1%
State
5.0%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
215 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in The Bloomington Project School.

White 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 4.4%
Asian 1.9%
Multiracial 9.1%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

22.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in The Bloomington Project School

School Enrollment
The Bloomington Project School
Charter
317

How The Bloomington Project School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Indiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Adelante Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Tri-Township Cons School Corp Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Excel Center - Lafayette Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Excel Center - University Heights Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Circle City Prep Charter School Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to The Bloomington Project School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in The Bloomington Project School?

The Bloomington Project School has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 330 students.

How much does The Bloomington Project School spend per student?

The Bloomington Project School spends $8,725 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #215 in Indiana.

What is the demographic composition of The Bloomington Project School?

The Bloomington Project School students are 78.9% White, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 4.4% African American, 1.9% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for The Bloomington Project School?

The Bloomington Project School has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #215 out of 373 districts in Indiana.