Very Good
#622 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 16% in state
Northpoint Elementary School
Elementary School · Mclean County USD 5 · Bloomington, IL
A Mclean County USD 5 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2602 E College Ave, Bloomington, IL 61704
- Math 57% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northpoint Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 62% (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
11.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northpoint Elementary 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 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Stevenson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Sugar Creek Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | Not available | 629 | 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.
Mclean County USD 5
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Northpoint Elementary School is listed in McLean County USD 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northpoint Elementary School
Northpoint Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bloomington, IL, part of Mclean County USD 5, serving approximately 465 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #622 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northpoint Elementary School
What grades does Northpoint Elementary School serve?
Northpoint Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Northpoint Elementary School?
Northpoint Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northpoint Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northpoint Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northpoint Elementary School rank in IL?
Northpoint Elementary School ranks #622 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Northpoint Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northpoint Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Northpoint Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northpoint Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northpoint Elementary School a charter school?
No, Northpoint Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northpoint Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Northpoint Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northpoint Elementary School?
11.8% of students at Northpoint Elementary 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
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- McLean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (309) 557-4420
- 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.
- 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 61704; 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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