Childs Elementary School

2211 S High St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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10/
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Top 1%
Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Childs Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 1% in IN
  • : 83% (Top 1%)
  • : 77% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : Childs Elementary School serves the southwest part of Bloomington, IN, with an attendance zone covering approximately 1.8 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Childs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Childs Elementary School's student population of 446 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Motto
Empowering students to maximize their educational success to become productive, responsible global citizens.

School Rankings

Childs Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Childs Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#8 out of 1743 schools
(Top 1%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

83%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

77%
41%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

75-79%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
9%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
4%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
76%
62%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
8%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
24%
0.41

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
10.8%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
42%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Childs Elementary School's ranking?
Childs Elementary School is ranked #8 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Childs Elementary School often compared to?
Childs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like University Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Childs Elementary School?
446 students attend Childs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Childs Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Childs Elementary School?
Childs Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Childs Elementary School offer ?
Childs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Childs Elementary School part of?
Childs Elementary School is part of Monroe County Community Sch Corp School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
Excellent school! They truly care about their students and it's a very comfortable school environment.
- Posted by Parent - Bob

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 83% (Top 1%)
  • : 77% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : Childs Elementary School serves the southwest part of Bloomington, IN, with an attendance zone covering approximately 1.8 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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