At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
303
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
76%+22.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Irving Elementary School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Bloomington, Illinois. The school enrolls 303 students. It is part of the Bloomington SD 87 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictBloomington SD 87
County17113
CityBloomington
ZIP61701
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170648000321
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment303
White26.4%
Hispanic / Latino17.8%
Black / African American34.3%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races21.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
26.4%
Hispanic
17.8%
Black
34.3%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
21.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.