Enrollment
260
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bloomington, IL
Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ
Federal NCES profile for Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170648000046
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #16 of 16
- public schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 260
- students enrolled
Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ ranks #16 of 16 public schools in Bloomington, IL.
School address
District: Bloomington Sd 87 · Illinois
NCES ID 170648000046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+106% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ
Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bloomington, Illinois, enrolling 260 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.9:1 is larger than about 99% of Illinois schools and 106% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 260 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (34%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Among Bloomington's public schools, it stands alongside Brigham Elementary (313 students): Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.9:1 vs 14.9:1).
Bloomington Sd 87 also operates Bloomington High School (1,369 students) and Bloomington Jr High School (1,050 students) alongside Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ.
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 Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ compares
Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.9:1 | ▲ 106% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
28.9:1
students per teacher
- 106% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,667
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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
African American 33.8%
White 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: African American at 33.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomington Sd 87, which includes Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ.
$15,667
Per student
-8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.6%
State 29.1%
Federal 11.3%
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 Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bloomington Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakland Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bent Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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 other schools in Bloomington
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~260 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ
How many students attend Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ?
Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bloomington, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ is 28.9:1, which is 106% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 84% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ?
The largest demographic group at Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ is African American at 33.8% of enrollment, in Bloomington, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ?
Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ rank among public schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ ranks #16 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.
Is Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ a good school?
Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois 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 Bloomington Sd 87?
Besides Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early Educ, 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.
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