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University Elementary School

Summary:

University Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Bloomington, Indiana, serving 596 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Monroe County Community School Corp district. The school has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

University Elementary School significantly outperforms the district and state averages in academic performance, with 67.41% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 67.73% proficient or better in Math, compared to 48.32% and 51.88% for the district, respectively. The school also has a more diverse student population than many nearby schools, with 62.42% White, 7.72% African American, 6.21% Hispanic, and 15.77% Asian students. Additionally, University Elementary School has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to some neighboring schools, such as Fairview Elementary School and Arlington Heights Elementary School.

The consistent high performance, diverse student population, and favorable socioeconomic factors at University Elementary School make it an exemplary model for other elementary schools in the region. While the school outperforms the district and state averages, there are also other strong-performing schools in the area, such as Childs Elementary School and Unionville Elementary School, which may provide valuable insights into effective practices that could be shared and replicated.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1111 N Russell Rd
       Bloomington, IN  47408

(812) 330-7753

District: Monroe County Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,092 Help


Students who attend University Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Tri-North Middle School
High:    Bloomington Graduation School
    Bloomington High School North
    The Academy of Sci & Entrepreneurship

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  596

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.4%
Asian:
15.8%
Two or more races:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details University Elementary School ranks better than 92.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 3rd 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 89.18. (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 (62.4%), Asian (15.8%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University Elementary School is 15.6. 12 elementary schools in the Monroe County Community School Corp District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at University Elementary School is $11,092, which is the 7th highest among 13 elementary schools in the Monroe County Community School Corp District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

University 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 University Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 91.04 8th 326 97.5%
2005 86.18 66th 959 93.1%
2006 80.98 124th 961 87.1%
2007 65.04 348th 985 64.7%
2008 74.03 207th 996 79.2%
2009 85.00 81st 1003 91.9%
2010 77.90 170th 1009 83.2%
2011 78.49 152nd 1025 85.2%
2012 77.97 176th 1015 82.7%
2013 81.41 110th 1035 89.4%
2014 81.85 109th 1036 89.5%
2015 88.19 58th 1040 94.4%
2016 86.29 76th 1046 92.7%
2017 89.40 50th 1033 95.2%
2018 89.17 63rd 1027 93.9%
2019 89.27 72nd 1031 93.0%
2021 93.38 40th 1016 96.1%
2022 94.56 28th 1020 97.3%
2023 92.95 46th 1016 95.5%
2024 89.18 78th 1010 92.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for University Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 404 52 69 30 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1989 475 49 84 27 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1990 476 59 70 24 1 n/a n/a 0 630
1991 484 53 72 21 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1992 455 48 90 19 1 n/a n/a 0 613
1993 420 57 94 21 1 n/a n/a 0 593
1994 425 44 80 26 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1995 441 36 90 24 1 n/a n/a 24 616
1996 441 36 90 24 1 n/a n/a 24 616
1997 431 39 99 37 0 n/a n/a 26 632
1998 401 27 118 43 1 n/a n/a -1 589
1999 428 29 113 25 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2000 394 27 106 24 1 n/a n/a 0 552
2001 383 33 148 37 1 n/a n/a 0 602
2002 309 29 133 23 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2003 309 29 133 23 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2004 264 31 149 17 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2005 278 30 121 20 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2006 367 41 116 22 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2007 350 41 131 27 0 n/a n/a 45 594
2008 335 30 130 36 1 n/a n/a 45 577
2009 313 28 113 27 2 n/a n/a 54 537
2010 335 34 102 21 4 n/a n/a 45 541
2011 316 30 99 22 3 0 44 0 514
2012 304 38 93 22 2 0 38 0 497
2013 298 32 91 18 4 0 30 0 473
2014 340 41 97 21 0 0 33 0 532
2015 357 41 118 23 0 0 39 0 578
2016 388 48 129 24 0 0 52 0 641
2017 406 37 136 28 0 0 53 0 660
2018 378 39 127 35 0 0 42 0 621
2019 358 42 110 35 0 0 50 0 595
2020 354 41 109 35 0 0 49 0 588
2021 317 37 85 43 1 0 46 0 529
2022 351 36 82 40 1 0 38 0 548
2023 372 46 94 37 0 0 47 0 596

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 University Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 555 35.4 15.6 29.2
1989 635 35.2 18.0 19.8
1990 630 35.0 18.0 27.3
1991 630 37.0 17.0 28.7
1992 613 32.9 18.6 25.3
1993 593 35.8 16.6 29.3
1994 575 31.5 18.3 26.8
1995 616 31.0 19.9 26
1996 616 31.0 19.9 26
1997 632 33.2 19.0 20
1998 589 31.8 18.5 22.9
1999 595 28.6 20.8 31.6
2000 552 32.0 17.3 30.8
2001 602 32.7 18.4 38.2
2002 494 30.4 16.3 42.1
2003 494 30.4 16.3 42.1
2004 461 29.9 15.4 39.9
2005 449 29.4 15.3 31.2
2006 546 30.4 18.0 30.4
2007 594 n/a n/a 31
2008 577 34.6 16.7 30.1
2009 537 33.2 16.2 32.5
2010 541 32.0 16.8 32.5
2011 514 26.5 19.3 35.8
2012 497 27.0 18.4 35.4
2013 473 26.0 18.1 28.8
2014 532 34.0 15.6 30.3
2015 578 29.0 19.9 32.4
2016 641 34.0 18.8 33.1
2017 660 37.4 17.6 32.4
2018 621 39.1 15.8 32
2019 595 36.8 16.1 34.3
2020 588 35.0 16.8 31.6
2021 529 35.0 15.1 31.9
2022 548 38.5 14.2 24.5
2023 596 38.1 15.6 32.6

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 University Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 555 35.4 15.6 29.2
1989 635 35.2 18.0 19.8
1990 630 35.0 18.0 27.3
1991 630 37.0 17.0 28.7
1992 613 32.9 18.6 25.3
1993 593 35.8 16.6 29.3
1994 575 31.5 18.3 26.8
1995 616 31.0 19.9 26
1996 616 31.0 19.9 26
1997 632 33.2 19.0 20
1998 589 31.8 18.5 22.9
1999 595 28.6 20.8 31.6
2000 552 32.0 17.3 30.8
2001 602 32.7 18.4 38.2
2002 494 30.4 16.3 42.1
2003 494 30.4 16.3 42.1
2004 461 29.9 15.4 39.9
2005 449 29.4 15.3 31.2
2006 546 30.4 18.0 30.4
2007 594 n/a n/a 31
2008 577 34.6 16.7 30.1
2009 537 33.2 16.2 32.5
2010 541 32.0 16.8 32.5
2011 514 26.5 19.3 35.8
2012 497 27.0 18.4 35.4
2013 473 26.0 18.1 28.8
2014 532 34.0 15.6 30.3
2015 578 29.0 19.9 32.4
2016 641 34.0 18.8 33.1
2017 660 37.4 17.6 32.4
2018 621 39.1 15.8 32
2019 595 36.8 16.1 34.3
2020 588 35.0 16.8 31.6
2021 529 35.0 15.1 31.9
2022 548 38.5 14.2 24.5
2023 596 38.1 15.6 32.6

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 University Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $354 (3.9%) $8,735 (96.1%) $9,089
2020 $299 (3.4%) $8,571 (96.6%) $8,870
2021 $584 (5.1%) $10,838 (94.9%) $11,422
2022 $1,038 (9.4%) $10,054 (90.6%) $11,092

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

Impact of COVID-19 on University Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 72nd of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 46th of 1016 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (University Elementary School)57.150.6
 6.5%
   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 (University Elementary School)82.564.7
 17.8%
   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 (University Elementary School)62.167.7
 5.6%
   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 (University Elementary School)80.573.1
 7.4%
   4th Grade Math (Monroe County Community School Corp)64.153.7
 10.4%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (University Elementary School)67.869.9
 2.1%
   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 (University Elementary School)73.372.8
 0.5%
   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 (University Elementary School)73.368.1
 5.2%
   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 (University Elementary School)8073.6
 6.4%
   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 (University Elementary School)65.280
 14.8%
   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 (University Elementary School)6376.7
 13.7%
   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 (University Elementary School)70.778.9
 8.2%
   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 Students595596
 0.2%
African American4246
 9.5%
American Indian00
Asian11094
 14.5%
Hispanic3537
 5.7%
Pacific Islander00
White358372
 3.9%
Two or More Races5047
 6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.3%32.6%
 1.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about University Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 596 students attended University Elementary School.

Yes. University Elementary School ranks in the top 7.7% of Indiana elementary schools.

Students at University Elementary School are 62% White, 16% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 8% African American, 6% Hispanic.

Students who attend University Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tri-North Middle School
High : Bloomington Graduation School
High : Bloomington High School North
High : The Academy of Sci & Entrepreneurship


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