- Enrollment
- 2,079
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bloomington, IL
Brigham Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brigham Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172862006104
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brigham Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 16
- public schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 313
- students enrolled
Brigham Elementary has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brigham Elementary ranks #5 of 16 public schools in Bloomington, IL.
School address
District: Mclean County Usd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 172862006104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Brigham Elementary grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (+18.8%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 172862006104 · Bloomington, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Normal Community High School (2,079 students)
Brigham Elementary grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (+18.8%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Brigham Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Normal Communi
Normal Community High School
2,079 students
- Normal Communi
Normal Community West High School
1,590 students
- Evans Junior H 778
Evans Junior High School
778 students
- Kingsley Jr Hi 730
Kingsley Jr High School
730 students
- Benjamin Elem 607
Benjamin Elem School
607 students
- This school 313
Brigham Elementary
313 students
What this shows Brigham Elementary reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brigham Elementary compares
Brigham Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 26.2%
African American 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 13.1%
Asian 11.8%
Largest group: White at 26.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.0, Brigham Elementary is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Mclean County Usd 5 reports $16,620 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brigham Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Normal Community West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evans Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingsley Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brigham Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Bloomington
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brigham Elementary
How many students attend Brigham Elementary?
Brigham Elementary has 313 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bloomington, IL. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brigham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brigham Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brigham Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brigham Elementary is White at 26.2% of enrollment, in Bloomington, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brigham Elementary?
Brigham Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Brigham Elementary rank among public schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Brigham Elementary ranks #5 of 16 public 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 public schools in Bloomington on the city page.
What other schools are in Mclean County Usd 5?
Besides Brigham Elementary, Mclean County Usd 5 also operates Normal Community High School (2,079 students), Normal Community West High School (1,590 students), and Evans Junior High School (778 students). See the Mclean County Usd 5 district page for the complete list.