Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Arlington Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arlington Heights Elementary School serves the north part of Bloomington, IN, covering an area of approximately 30.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arlington Heights Elementary School's student population of 301 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Campus Size
17 acres
School Rankings
Arlington Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arlington Heights Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1324 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
19%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arlington Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Arlington Heights Elementary School is ranked #1324 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Arlington Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Arlington Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Bloomington Project School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Arlington Heights Elementary School?
301 students attend Arlington Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Arlington Heights Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arlington Heights Elementary School?
Arlington Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arlington Heights Elementary School offer ?
Arlington Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arlington Heights Elementary School part of?
Arlington Heights Elementary School is part of Monroe County Community Sch Corp School District.
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