Templeton Elementary School

Summary:

Templeton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 408 students in grades PK-6 in Bloomington, Indiana, which is part of the Monroe County Community School Corp district. While the district is ranked 100 out of 381 in the state and has a 4-star rating, Templeton faces several challenges, including consistently low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Templeton's student population is more racially diverse than the district average, with a higher percentage of White (60.54%) and Hispanic (11.76%) students compared to nearby schools like Highland Park Elementary School (47.18% White) and The Bloomington Project School (78.48% White). However, the school's academic performance lags behind the district and state, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math significantly lower than the averages.

Templeton's high chronic absenteeism rate (22.8%) and very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (67.89%) suggest that the school may need to focus on addressing barriers to regular attendance and providing additional support services for its economically disadvantaged student population. Despite these challenges, Templeton's per-student spending ($12,654 in 2021-2022) is higher than the district average, indicating that the school may need to re-evaluate its instructional practices and resource allocation to better support student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1400 S Brenda Ln
       Bloomington, IN  47401


(812) 330-7735

District: Monroe County Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
644th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,654 Help


Students who attend Templeton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Jackson Creek Middle School
High:    Bloomington Graduation School
    Bloomington High School South
    The Academy of Sci & Entrepreneurship

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  406

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.3%
African American:
12.1%
Hispanic:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.5% Help


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Compare Details Templeton Elementary School ranks worse than 63.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 11th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Monroe County Community School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.41. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.3%), African American (12.1%), Hispanic (10.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Templeton Elementary School is 11.4, which is the 6th best among 13 elementary schools in the Monroe County Community School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Templeton Elementary School employs 35.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Templeton Elementary School is $12,654, which is the 5th highest among 13 elementary schools in the Monroe County Community School Corp District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Templeton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Monroe County Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe County Community School Corp 102nd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Templeton Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.45 274th 326 16.0%
2005 29.63 772nd 959 19.5%
2006 40.34 670th 961 30.3%
2007 31.52 772nd 985 21.6%
2008 21.07 861st 996 13.6%
2009 45.09 660th 1003 34.2%
2010 44.60 659th 1009 34.7%
2011 36.61 769th 1025 25.0%
2012 21.01 882nd 1015 13.1%
2013 37.47 773rd 1035 25.3%
2014 39.04 757th 1036 26.9%
2015 36.72 748th 1040 28.1%
2016 50.42 606th 1046 42.1%
2017 57.50 497th 1033 51.9%
2018 45.21 649th 1027 36.8%
2019 43.02 648th 1031 37.1%
2021 44.47 604th 1016 40.6%
2022 41.46 635th 1020 37.7%
2023 43.07 608th 1016 40.2%
2024 38.41 644th 1010 36.2%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, March 10, 2018

Open Quote This place has a bullying problem. If you want your 5 year old to be pushed down hard enough to bleed, bit and bullied while the teachers pay NO attention to what’s going on, then this is the school for you! We will be going to Ellettsville schools next year! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, September 9, 2016

Open Quote Caring headmaster, friendly teachers, good atmosphere - I have never met anyone at Templeton that I didn't think was genuinely interested and wanted the best for the students. My child goes to the regular track (not the multi-age class). We've been very happy at Templeton. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Templeton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 237 17 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1989 254 15 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1990 244 26 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1991 219 19 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1992 228 21 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1993 203 17 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1994 250 22 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 283
1995 293 15 2 12 1 n/a n/a 15 338
1996 293 15 2 12 1 n/a n/a 15 338
1997 313 17 3 13 0 n/a n/a 20 366
1998 407 37 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1999 412 33 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2000 444 36 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2001 439 36 6 15 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2002 414 49 15 26 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2003 414 49 15 26 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2004 397 28 20 31 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2005 412 28 16 23 1 n/a n/a 0 480
2006 439 28 16 32 2 n/a n/a 0 517
2007 379 30 15 20 2 n/a n/a 65 511
2008 376 37 10 23 0 n/a n/a 72 518
2009 381 43 11 21 2 n/a n/a 60 518
2010 344 33 14 12 1 n/a n/a 51 455
2011 303 50 15 41 3 1 37 0 450
2012 351 48 16 37 2 0 34 0 488
2013 351 42 9 30 2 0 43 0 477
2014 356 49 5 34 0 1 46 0 491
2015 348 51 7 49 0 0 55 0 510
2016 357 49 11 51 3 2 58 0 531
2017 353 62 8 51 1 2 55 0 532
2018 330 64 7 46 2 2 57 0 508
2019 336 64 13 50 1 1 48 0 513
2020 345 49 8 39 5 1 45 0 492
2021 274 38 9 38 3 1 37 0 400
2022 284 53 9 34 1 0 44 0 425
2023 247 49 14 48 4 0 46 0 408
2024 261 49 8 43 4 0 41 0 406

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Templeton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 264 15.4 17.1 31.8
1989 274 13.4 20.4 30.7
1990 279 15.6 17.8 35.5
1991 242 15.2 15.9 41.3
1992 254 16.3 15.5 55.5
1993 229 13.8 16.6 62.9
1994 283 17.6 16.1 54.8
1995 338 22.0 15.4 45.2
1996 338 22.0 15.4 45.2
1997 366 22.2 16.5 51.2
1998 456 27.9 16.3 43.6
1999 458 29.4 15.6 48.3
2000 491 29.7 16.5 45.8
2001 496 31.4 15.8 49.6
2002 505 37.7 13.4 55.2
2003 505 37.7 13.4 55.2
2004 477 36.4 13.1 56.8
2005 480 34.4 14.0 56.5
2006 517 33.4 15.5 59.6
2007 511 n/a n/a 64.6
2008 518 36.3 14.3 58.3
2009 518 35.8 14.5 67.7
2010 455 36.0 12.6 72
2011 450 30.6 14.6 65.8
2012 488 33.0 14.7 67.2
2013 477 34.1 13.9 68.8
2014 491 31.8 15.4 69.7
2015 510 30.0 17.0 73.5
2016 531 34.0 15.6 63.5
2017 532 34.0 15.6 59.2
2018 508 35.0 14.5 57.3
2019 513 37.0 13.8 59.1
2020 492 36.0 13.6 56.3
2021 400 38.0 10.5 59
2022 425 42.0 10.1 46.1
2023 408 34.7 11.7 67.9
2024 406 35.3 11.4 63.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Templeton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 264 15.4 17.1 31.8
1989 274 13.4 20.4 30.7
1990 279 15.6 17.8 35.5
1991 242 15.2 15.9 41.3
1992 254 16.3 15.5 55.5
1993 229 13.8 16.6 62.9
1994 283 17.6 16.1 54.8
1995 338 22.0 15.4 45.2
1996 338 22.0 15.4 45.2
1997 366 22.2 16.5 51.2
1998 456 27.9 16.3 43.6
1999 458 29.4 15.6 48.3
2000 491 29.7 16.5 45.8
2001 496 31.4 15.8 49.6
2002 505 37.7 13.4 55.2
2003 505 37.7 13.4 55.2
2004 477 36.4 13.1 56.8
2005 480 34.4 14.0 56.5
2006 517 33.4 15.5 59.6
2007 511 n/a n/a 64.6
2008 518 36.3 14.3 58.3
2009 518 35.8 14.5 67.7
2010 455 36.0 12.6 72
2011 450 30.6 14.6 65.8
2012 488 33.0 14.7 67.2
2013 477 34.1 13.9 68.8
2014 491 31.8 15.4 69.7
2015 510 30.0 17.0 73.5
2016 531 34.0 15.6 63.5
2017 532 34.0 15.6 59.2
2018 508 35.0 14.5 57.3
2019 513 37.0 13.8 59.1
2020 492 36.0 13.6 56.3
2021 400 38.0 10.5 59
2022 425 42.0 10.1 46.1
2023 408 34.7 11.7 67.9
2024 406 35.3 11.4 63.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Templeton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,320 (12.6%) $9,177 (87.4%) $10,497
2020 $1,347 (12.2%) $9,691 (87.8%) $11,038
2021 $1,891 (14.6%) $11,102 (85.5%) $12,992
2022 $2,091 (16.5%) $10,563 (83.5%) $12,654

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Templeton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 648th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 608th of 1016 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Templeton Elementary School)38.934.4
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County Community School Corp)53.445.8
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Templeton Elementary School)59.335.9
 23.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Monroe County Community School Corp)66.157.2
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Templeton Elementary School)47.741.8
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County Community School Corp)51.746.5
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Templeton Elementary School)53.850.9
 2.9%
   4th Grade Math (Monroe County Community School Corp)64.153.7
 10.4%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Templeton Elementary School)33.829.6
 4.2%
   4th Grade Science (Monroe County Community School Corp)54.642.6
 12%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Templeton Elementary School)38.330.2
 8.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County Community School Corp)53.245.8
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Templeton Elementary School)38.327.9
 10.4%
   5th Grade Math (Monroe County Community School Corp)53.746.6
 7.1%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Templeton Elementary School)38.327.9
 10.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Monroe County Community School Corp)51.845.3
 6.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Templeton Elementary School)37.730.4
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County Community School Corp)5653.5
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Templeton Elementary School)44.326.1
 18.2%
   6th Grade Math (Monroe County Community School Corp)55.250.8
 4.4%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Templeton Elementary School)37.739.1
 1.4%
   6th Grade Science (Monroe County Community School Corp)61.554.6
 6.9%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students513408
 20.5%
African American6449
 23.4%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian1314
 7.7%
Hispanic5048
 4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White336247
 26.5%
Two or More Races4846
 4.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.1%67.9%
 8.8%


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Students at Templeton Elementary School are 64% White, 12% African American, 11% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Templeton Elementary School ranks 644th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 406 students attended Templeton Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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