- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomington, IL
Bent Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Bent Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170648000317
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bent Elem School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #11 of 11
- elementary schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 389
- students enrolled
Bent Elem School has class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bent Elem School ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in Bloomington, IL.
School address
District: Bloomington Sd 87 · Illinois
NCES ID 170648000317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170648000317 · Bloomington, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomington High School (1,369 students)
Resource Investment Index #11 of 11 elementary schools in Bloomington. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Bent Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomington Hi
Bloomington High School
1,369 students
- Bloomington Jr
Bloomington Jr High School
1,050 students
- Oakland Elemen 446
Oakland Elementary School
446 students
- This school 389
Bent Elem School
389 students
- Washington Ele 379
Washington Elem School
379 students
- Sheridan Elem 314
Sheridan Elem School
314 students
What this shows Bent Elem School reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bent Elem School compares
Bent Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Illinois - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,431
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.7%
White 23.1%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Bent Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomington Sd 87, which includes Bent Elem School.
$17,431
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 59.6%
State 29.1%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bent Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bloomington Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakland Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bent Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Bloomington
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Benjamin Elem School
Standard public school
607 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Northpoint Elementary School
Standard public school
472 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Oakland Elementary School
Standard public school
446 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Cedar Ridge Elem School
Standard public school
418 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Washington Elem School
Standard public school
379 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Elem School
Standard public school
314 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bent Elem School
How many students attend Bent Elem School?
Bent Elem School has 389 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomington, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bent Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bent Elem School is 16.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bent Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Bent Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment, in Bloomington, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bent Elem School?
Bent Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bent Elem School rank among elementary schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Bent Elem School ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in Bloomington, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bloomington on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomington Sd 87?
Besides Bent Elem School, Bloomington Sd 87 also operates Bloomington High School (1,369 students), Bloomington Jr High School (1,050 students), and Oakland Elementary School (446 students). See the Bloomington Sd 87 district page for the complete list.
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