Serving 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, University Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: University Elementary School serves the northern part of Bloomington, IN, covering an area of approximately 12.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the school from the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
University Elementary School's student population of 536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
536 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 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
University Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#63 out of 1743 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 University Elementary School's ranking?
University Elementary School is ranked #63 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are University Elementary School often compared to?
University Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Childs Elementary School, Binford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend University Elementary School?
536 students attend University Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of University Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of University Elementary School?
University Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does University Elementary School offer ?
University Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is University Elementary School part of?
University Elementary School is part of Monroe County Community Sch Corp School District.
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