- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bloomington, IN
University Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for University Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180063000138
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 15
- schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
University Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Elementary School ranks #2 of 15 schools in Bloomington, IN.
School address
District: Monroe County Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180063000138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
University Elementary School shrank from 596 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 180063000138 · Bloomington, IN Other · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 14.1:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomington High School South (1,691 students)
University Elementary School shrank from 596 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
University Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomington Hi
Bloomington High School South
1,691 students
- Bloomington Hi
Bloomington High School North
1,528 students
- Summit Element 617
Summit Elementary School
617 students
- Jackson Creek 572
Jackson Creek Middle School
572 students
- Tri-North Midd 569
Tri-North Middle School
569 students
- This school 536
University Elementary School
536 students
What this shows University Elementary School reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Elementary School compares
University Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 40% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Indiana - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,392
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
Asian 17.5%
African American 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 7.8%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, University Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe County Community Sch Corp reports $13,392 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington High School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bloomington High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tri-North Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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
Grandview Elementary School
Standard public school
417 students 11.3:1 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
Nationwide other 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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Elementary School
How many students attend University Elementary School?
University Elementary School has 536 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bloomington, IN. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at University Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% 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 University Elementary School?
29.5% of students at University Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at University Elementary School is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Bloomington, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Elementary School?
University Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 University Elementary School rank among schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, University Elementary School ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Monroe County Community Sch Corp?
Besides University 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.