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#1648 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 43% in state
Brigham Elementary
School · Mclean County USD 5 · Bloomington, IL
A Mclean County USD 5 school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
201 Brigham School Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 14 schools in Bloomington.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brigham Elementary 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 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low68/100K
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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
$93,107
Median home value
$242,000
Median rent
$1,094/mo
College educated
58.4%
Homeownership
66.2%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61704; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Corpus Christi Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| St Marys SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–8 | 2.3 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Sarah a Raymond Sch of Early EducEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK | 2.5 mi | 212 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mclean County USD 5
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #8 of 23
- District spending per student
- $16,620NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brigham Elementary is listed in McLean County USD 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brigham Elementary
Brigham Elementary is a public school in Bloomington, IL, part of Mclean County USD 5, serving approximately 323 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,648 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brigham Elementary
What grades does Brigham Elementary serve?
Brigham Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Brigham Elementary?
Brigham Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brigham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brigham Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brigham Elementary rank in IL?
Brigham Elementary ranks #1,648 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Brigham Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Brigham Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Brigham Elementary a charter school?
No, Brigham Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brigham Elementary a Title I school?
No, Brigham Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brigham Elementary?
64.7% of students at Brigham Elementary 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
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- McLean County
- Phone
- (309) 557-4413
- Area population (ZIP 61704)
- 36,938
- Area average commute
- 16.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 61704; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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