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#3754 of 3,813 schools in IL
Bent Elem School
Elementary School · Bloomington Sd 87 · Bloomington, IL
A Bloomington Sd 87 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
904 N Roosevelt Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bent Elem School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bent Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- County Safety: Low68/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,882
Median home value
$138,600
Median rent
$873/mo
College educated
36.7%
Homeownership
56.6%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| St Marys SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Irving Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Glenn Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 245 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bloomington Sd 87
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,431NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bent Elem School is listed in Bloomington SD 87; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bent Elem School
Bent Elem School is a public elementary school in Bloomington, IL, part of Bloomington Sd 87, serving approximately 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,754 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bent Elem School
What grades does Bent Elem School serve?
Bent Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bent Elem School?
Bent Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bent Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bent Elem School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bent Elem School rank in IL?
Bent Elem School ranks #3,754 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Bent Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bent Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bent Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bent Elem School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bent Elem School a charter school?
No, Bent Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bent Elem School a Title I school?
No, Bent Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bent Elem School?
70.8% of students at Bent Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- McLean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (309) 828-4315
- Area population (ZIP 61701)
- 35,577
- Area average commute
- 16.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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