Enrollment
417
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bloomington, IN
Grandview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grandview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180063000128
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grandview Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools.
- #7 of 15
- schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Grandview Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grandview Elementary School ranks #7 of 15 schools in Bloomington, IN.
School address
District: Monroe County Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180063000128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grandview Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grandview Elementary School
Grandview Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bloomington, Indiana, enrolling 417 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.3:1, Grandview Elementary School is leaner than roughly 91% of Indiana schools and 29% 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 53.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 417 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 517 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #43, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Bloomington's public schools, it stands alongside Summit Elementary School (617 students): Grandview Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 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 Grandview Elementary 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 Grandview Elementary School compares
Grandview Elementary 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 29% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▲ 8% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in Indiana - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 4.1%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Grandview Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe County Community Sch Corp, which includes Grandview Elementary 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 Grandview Elementary 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 | Similar 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 Grandview Elementary 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
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
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 (~417 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grandview Elementary School
How many students attend Grandview Elementary School?
Grandview Elementary School has 417 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bloomington, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grandview Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 29% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 28% 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 Grandview Elementary School?
53.7% of students at Grandview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grandview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grandview Elementary School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Bloomington, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grandview Elementary School?
Grandview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Grandview Elementary School rank among schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Grandview Elementary School ranks #7 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 Grandview Elementary School a good school?
Grandview Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana 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 Monroe County Community Sch Corp?
Besides Grandview 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.
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