Childs Elementary School

2211 S High St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Childs Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 5% in IN
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Childs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Childs Elementary School's student population of 493 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
493 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Childs Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Childs Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#18 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Childs Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Childs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Childs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Childs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Childs Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Childs Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Childs Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Childs Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
74%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Childs Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Childs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Childs Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Childs Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Childs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Childs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Childs Elementary School's ranking?
Childs Elementary School is ranked #18 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Childs Elementary School often compared to?
Childs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like University Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Childs Elementary School?
493 students attend Childs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Childs Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Childs Elementary School?
Childs Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Childs Elementary School offer ?
Childs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Childs Elementary School part of?
Childs Elementary School is part of Monroe County Community Sch Corp School District.

School Reviews

5   3/23/2020
Excellent school! They truly care about their students and it's a very comfortable school environment.
- Posted by Parent - Bob

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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