Enrollment
317
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomington, IN
The Bloomington Project School
Federal NCES profile for The Bloomington Project School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180008302446Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Bloomington Project School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
The Bloomington Project School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Bloomington Project School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Bloomington, IN.
School address
District: The Bloomington Project School · Indiana
NCES ID 180008302446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Bloomington Project School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Bloomington Project School
The Bloomington Project School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Bloomington, Indiana, enrolling 317 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 317 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 235 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 36/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding The Bloomington Project School spends $8,725 per pupil, 28% below the Indiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bloomington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Edgewood Primary School (652 students): The Bloomington Project School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 15.9:1).
The Bloomington Project School is a single-school charter district, so The Bloomington Project School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 The Bloomington Project School compares
The Bloomington Project 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 44% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 22% in Indiana - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$8,725
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
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 78.9%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 4.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, The Bloomington Project School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for The Bloomington Project School, which includes The Bloomington Project School.
$8,725
Per student
-28%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.0%
State 82.1%
Federal 12.9%
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.
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 (~317 students)
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Frequently asked questions about The Bloomington Project School
How many students attend The Bloomington Project School?
The Bloomington Project School has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomington, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Bloomington Project School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Bloomington Project School is 13.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 16% 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 The Bloomington Project School?
27.6% of students at The Bloomington Project School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Bloomington Project School?
The largest demographic group at The Bloomington Project School is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Bloomington, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Bloomington Project School?
The Bloomington Project School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 The Bloomington Project School rank among elementary schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, The Bloomington Project School ranks #3 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 The Bloomington Project School a good school?
The Bloomington Project School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 The Bloomington Project School?
None; The Bloomington Project School is a single-school charter district, and The Bloomington Project School is its only campus.
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