Enrollment
652
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomington, IN
Edgewood Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180948001707
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood Primary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood Primary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Primary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Bloomington, IN.
School address
District: Richland-Bean Blossom C S C · Indiana
NCES ID 180948001707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgewood Primary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edgewood Primary School
Edgewood Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bloomington, Indiana, enrolling 652 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 652 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 435 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #251.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Bloomington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Edgewood Intermediate School (619 students): Edgewood Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 16.3:1).
Richland-Bean Blossom C S C also operates Edgewood High School (777 students) and Edgewood Junior High School (627 students) alongside Edgewood Primary 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 Edgewood Primary School compares
Edgewood Primary 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 34% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in Indiana - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,753
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 86.8%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Edgewood Primary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland-Bean Blossom C S C, which includes Edgewood Primary School.
$11,753
Per student
-3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 53.4%
Federal 12.8%
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 Edgewood Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 33.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Bloomington
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~652 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edgewood Primary School
How many students attend Edgewood Primary School?
Edgewood Primary School has 652 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomington, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Primary School is 15.9:1, which is 0% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgewood Primary School?
32.5% of students at Edgewood Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewood Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood Primary School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Bloomington, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood Primary School?
Edgewood Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Edgewood Primary School rank among elementary schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Primary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Bloomington on the city page.
Is Edgewood Primary School a good school?
Edgewood Primary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Richland-Bean Blossom C S C?
Besides Edgewood Primary School, Richland-Bean Blossom C S C also operates Edgewood High School (777 students), Edgewood Junior High School (627 students), and Edgewood Intermediate School (619 students). See the Richland-Bean Blossom C S C district page for the complete list.
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