Enrollment
389
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170648000317
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #10 of 11
- elementary schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 389
- students enrolled
Bent Elem School has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bent Elem School ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Bloomington, IL.
School address
District: Bloomington Sd 87 · Illinois
NCES ID 170648000317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bent Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bent Elem School
Bent Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bloomington, Illinois, enrolling 389 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 389 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Bloomington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Benjamin Elem School (607 students): Bent Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 18:1).
Bloomington Sd 87 also operates Bloomington High School (1,369 students) and Bloomington Jr High School (1,050 students) alongside Bent Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 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
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 43% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$15,667
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 389 Top 47% in Illinois - larger than 53% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170648000317
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 46.0%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomington Sd 87, which includes Bent Elem School.
$15,667
Per student
-8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.6%
State 29.1%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 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 | Similar 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 | Similar 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
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Bloomington
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Benjamin Elem School
Standard public school
607 students 18:1 students per teacher
Northpoint Elementary School
Standard public school
472 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Oakland Elementary School
Standard public school
446 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Cedar Ridge Elem School
Standard public school
418 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Washington Elem School
Standard public school
379 students 16:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Elem School
Standard public school
314 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
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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 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower 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 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 #10 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.
Is Bent Elem School a good school?
Bent Elem School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.