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Northpoint Elementary School

2602 E College Ave
Bloomington, IL 61704
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Tel: (309) 557-4420
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Northpoint Elementary School serves 460 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Northpoint Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in IL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northpoint Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)

School Overview

Northpoint Elementary School's student population of 460 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
460 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Northpoint Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Northpoint Elementary School is 0.53, which is less 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#475 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
24%
5%
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Hispanic
3%
27%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
64%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
Diversity Score
0.53
0.68
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Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northpoint Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Mclean County Unified School District 5
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northpoint Elementary School's ranking?

Northpoint Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

How many students attend Northpoint Elementary School?

460 students attend Northpoint Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

64% of Northpoint Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.

What grades does Northpoint Elementary School offer ?

Northpoint Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Northpoint Elementary School part of?

Northpoint Elementary School is part of Mclean County Unified School District 5.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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