Oakland Elementary School

1605 E Oakland Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701

oakland.district87.org

466 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Oakland Elementary School, located in Bloomington, Illinois, is part of the Bloomington Public Schools District 87. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The faculty and staff are dedicated to meeting the individual needs of their students through a curriculum designed to build foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking.

Beyond academics, Oakland Elementary is known for its strong emphasis on community and parental involvement, which plays a central role in the school’s culture. The campus works to provide a variety of resources and extracurricular opportunities that help students engage with their peers and the broader local community. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students not only for success in their future schooling but also to become responsible and active members of society.

466

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	43
Black	90
Asian	51
Two or More	47
American Indian	2

White
233 (50.0 %)
Black
90 (19.3 %)
Asian
51 (10.9 %)
Two or More
47 (10.1 %)
Hispanic
43 (9.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bloomington SD 87
Phone:	(309)662-4302
Website:	http://oakland.district87.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 76