Irving Elementary School
Irving Elementary School serves 380 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Irving Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Irving Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Irving Elementary School's student population of 380 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 380 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Irving Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Irving Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3297 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 26% |
| Black | 32% | 17% |
| White | 36% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 20% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bloomington 87 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Irving Elementary School is Ybmc Charter School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bloomington Junior High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bent Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Normal Ybmc Charter School Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 11-12 | 52 students10
0.3 miles
360 Wylie Dr Ste 305
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-3898 0.3 11-12 52 - Bloomington Regional Alop School Alternative School Grades: 11-12 | 220 students
0.4 miles
408 W Washington St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807 0.4 11-12 220 - Bloomington Safe School Program Alternative School Grades: Inquire with school | 22 students
0.4 miles
408 W Washington St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807 0.4 Inquire with school 22 - Bloomington Sarah A Raymond School Of Early Education Grades: PK | 273 students
0.7 miles
1402 W Olive St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0308 0.7 PK 273 - Bloomington Bent Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 357 students10
0.8 miles
904 N Roosevelt Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-4315 0.8 K-5 357
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