- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomington, IL
Irving Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Irving Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170648000321
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irving Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #7 of 11
- elementary schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 303
- students enrolled
Irving Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irving Elementary School ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Bloomington, IL.
School address
District: Bloomington Sd 87 · Illinois
NCES ID 170648000321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Irving Elementary School shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 170648000321 · Bloomington, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 11.7:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomington High School (1,369 students)
Irving Elementary School shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Irving Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomington Hi
Bloomington High School
1,369 students
- Bloomington Jr
Bloomington Jr High School
1,050 students
- Oakland Elemen 446
Oakland Elementary School
446 students
- Bent Elem Scho 389
Bent Elem School
389 students
- Washington Ele 379
Washington Elem School
379 students
- This school 303
Irving Elementary School
303 students
What this shows Irving Elementary School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irving Elementary School compares
Irving Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Illinois - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.6%
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
$17,431
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 34.3%
White 26.4%
Two or More 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 34.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Irving Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Bloomington Sd 87 reports $17,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Irving Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bloomington Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakland Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bent Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irving Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Bloomington
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Benjamin Elem School
Standard public school
607 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Northpoint Elementary School
Standard public school
472 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Oakland Elementary School
Standard public school
446 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Cedar Ridge Elem School
Standard public school
418 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Bent Elem School
Standard public school
389 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Washington Elem School
Standard public school
379 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irving Elementary School
How many students attend Irving Elementary School?
Irving Elementary School has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomington, IL. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irving Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irving Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irving Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Irving Elementary School is African American at 34.3% of enrollment, in Bloomington, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irving Elementary School?
Irving Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Irving Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Irving Elementary School ranks #7 of 11 elementary 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 elementary schools in Bloomington on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomington Sd 87?
Besides Irving Elementary School, Bloomington Sd 87 also operates Bloomington High School (1,369 students), Bloomington Jr High School (1,050 students), and Oakland Elementary School (446 students). See the Bloomington Sd 87 district page for the complete list.