University Elementary School

1111 N Russell Rd
Bloomington, IN 47408
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, University 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 72% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 5% in IN
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

University Elementary School's student population of 532 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
532 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

University 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 University Elementary School is 0.62, which is more 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)
#44 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of University Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of University 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.
72%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of University 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.
70-74%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of University 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 University 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
17%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in University Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in University Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in University Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
58%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in University Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in University 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 University Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of University 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
32%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in University 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
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in University 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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University Elementary School's ranking?
University Elementary School is ranked #44 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are University Elementary School often compared to?
University Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Childs Elementary School, Binford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend University Elementary School?
532 students attend University Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of University Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Elementary School?
University Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does University Elementary School offer ?
University Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is University Elementary School part of?
University Elementary School is part of Monroe County Community Sch Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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