- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bloomington, IN
Binford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Binford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180063000118
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Binford Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 15
- schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Binford Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Binford Elementary School ranks #2 of 15 schools in Bloomington, IN.
School address
District: Monroe County Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180063000118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Binford Elementary School held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 180063000118 · Bloomington, IN Other · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 16.4:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomington High School South (1,691 students)
Binford Elementary School held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Binford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomington Hi
Bloomington High School South
1,691 students
- Bloomington Hi
Bloomington High School North
1,528 students
- Summit Element 617
Summit Elementary School
617 students
- Jackson Creek 572
Jackson Creek Middle School
572 students
- Tri-North Midd 569
Tri-North Middle School
569 students
- This school 507
Binford Elementary School
507 students
What this shows Binford Elementary School reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Binford Elementary School compares
Binford Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 63% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Indiana - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,392
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Asian 12.4%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Binford Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe County Community Sch Corp reports $13,392 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Binford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington High School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bloomington High School North | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tri-North Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Binford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,528
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Bloomington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Summit Elementary School
Standard public school
617 students 14:1 students per teacher
University Elementary School
Standard public school
536 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Childs Elementary School
Standard public school
446 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Grandview Elementary School
Standard public school
417 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Templeton Elementary School
Standard public school
412 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~507 students)
Frequently asked questions about Binford Elementary School
How many students attend Binford Elementary School?
Binford Elementary School has 507 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bloomington, IN. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Binford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Binford Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Binford Elementary School?
18.3% of students at Binford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Binford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Binford Elementary School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Bloomington, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Binford Elementary School?
Binford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Binford Elementary School rank among schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Binford Elementary School ranks #2 of 15 schools in Bloomington, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bloomington on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe County Community Sch Corp?
Besides Binford Elementary School, Monroe County Community Sch Corp also operates Bloomington High School South (1,691 students), Bloomington High School North (1,528 students), and Summit Elementary School (617 students). See the Monroe County Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.