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Stevenson Elem School
Elementary School · Bloomington Sd 87 · Bloomington, IL
A Bloomington Sd 87 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2106 Arrowhead Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stevenson Elem School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 76 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 43% (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
61.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stevenson 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northpoint Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Colene Hoose Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Sugar Creek Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Sheridan Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | Not available | 355 | 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.
Bloomington Sd 87
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Stevenson Elem School is listed in Bloomington SD 87; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stevenson Elem School
Stevenson Elem School is a public elementary school in Bloomington, IL, part of Bloomington Sd 87, serving approximately 308 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,625 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stevenson Elem School
What grades does Stevenson Elem School serve?
Stevenson Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Stevenson Elem School?
Stevenson Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stevenson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stevenson Elem School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stevenson Elem School rank in IL?
Stevenson Elem School ranks #3,625 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Stevenson Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stevenson Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Stevenson Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stevenson Elem School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stevenson Elem School a charter school?
No, Stevenson Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stevenson Elem School a Title I school?
No, Stevenson Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stevenson Elem School?
61.7% of students at Stevenson 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
- 308
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- McLean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (309) 663-2351
- 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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