Enrollment
99
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bloomington, IN
Bloomington Graduation School
Federal NCES profile for Bloomington Graduation School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180063002498
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bloomington Graduation School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #14 of 15
- schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bloomington Graduation School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomington Graduation School ranks #14 of 15 schools in Bloomington, IN.
School address
District: Monroe County Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180063002498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bloomington Graduation School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bloomington Graduation School
Bloomington Graduation School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Bloomington, Indiana, enrolling 99 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.9:1, Bloomington Graduation School is leaner than roughly 95% of Indiana schools and 38% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Indiana schools, with 99 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #21.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 99 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 94.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 29 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 99 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Bloomington's public schools, it stands alongside Summit Elementary School (617 students): Bloomington Graduation School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.9:1 vs 14:1).
Monroe County Community Sch Corp also operates Bloomington High School South (1,691 students) and Bloomington High School North (1,528 students) alongside Bloomington Graduation 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 Bloomington Graduation School compares
Bloomington Graduation School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 38% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 25% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 5% in Indiana - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
94.9%
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
$13,001
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 99 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Bloomington Graduation School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe County Community Sch Corp, which includes Bloomington Graduation School.
$13,001
Per student
+8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 50.7%
Federal 14.0%
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 Bloomington Graduation School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington High School South | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bloomington High School North | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tri-North Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bloomington Graduation School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Binford Elementary School
Standard public school
507 students 16.4:1 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~99 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bloomington Graduation School
How many students attend Bloomington Graduation School?
Bloomington Graduation School has 99 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bloomington, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloomington Graduation School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bloomington Graduation School is 9.9:1, which is 38% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bloomington Graduation School?
62.0% of students at Bloomington Graduation School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bloomington Graduation School?
The largest demographic group at Bloomington Graduation School is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Bloomington, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bloomington Graduation School?
Bloomington Graduation School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bloomington Graduation School rank among schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomington Graduation School ranks #14 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.
Is Bloomington Graduation School a good school?
Bloomington Graduation School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana. 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 Monroe County Community Sch Corp?
Besides Bloomington Graduation 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.
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