Enrollment
299
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomington, IL
Stevenson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Stevenson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170648000326
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stevenson Elem School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 11
- elementary schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 299
- students enrolled
Stevenson Elem School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stevenson Elem School ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Bloomington, IL.
School address
District: Bloomington Sd 87 · Illinois
NCES ID 170648000326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stevenson Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stevenson Elem School
Stevenson Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bloomington, Illinois, enrolling 299 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.6:1, Stevenson Elem School is leaner than roughly 93% of Illinois schools and 31% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 299 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (35%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Bloomington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Benjamin Elem School (607 students): Stevenson Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.6:1 vs 17.9:1).
Bloomington Sd 87 also operates Bloomington High School (1,369 students) and Bloomington Jr High School (1,050 students) alongside Stevenson Elem 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 Stevenson Elem School compares
Stevenson Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 7% in Illinois - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.2%
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
$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 + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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 35.1%
White 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 15.1%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Stevenson Elem School 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 Stevenson Elem School.
$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 Stevenson Elem 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 | Higher 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 Stevenson Elem School'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 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
Similar elementary 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 (~299 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stevenson Elem School
How many students attend Stevenson Elem School?
Stevenson Elem School has 299 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomington, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stevenson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stevenson Elem School is 9.6:1, which is 31% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 39% 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 Stevenson Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Stevenson Elem School is African American at 35.1% of enrollment, in Bloomington, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stevenson Elem School?
Stevenson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Stevenson Elem School rank among elementary schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Stevenson Elem School ranks #5 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.
Is Stevenson Elem School a good school?
Stevenson Elem School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% 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 Stevenson Elem 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.
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