Benjamin Elem School

6006 Ireland Grove Rd
Bloomington, IL 61705

www.unit5.org

613 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Benjamin Elementary School, located on Ireland Grove Road in Bloomington, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Bloomington Public Schools District 87, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, student character development, and a collaborative learning environment. The campus serves as a hub for its local neighborhood, fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a supportive atmosphere for early childhood and elementary education.

The school is frequently recognized for its focus on providing a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating technology and creative arts. Benjamin Elementary prides itself on cultivating a positive school culture, often highlighting programs that encourage social-emotional growth and inclusivity. With its dedicated staff and active parent-teacher involvement, the school remains a staple of the Bloomington educational community, consistently striving to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school.

613

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	29
Black	35
Asian	202
Two or More	22
American Indian	10

White
315 (51.4 %)
Asian
202 (33.0 %)
Black
35 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
29 (4.7 %)
Two or More
22 (3.6 %)
American Indian
10 (1.6 %)

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:	McLean County USD 5
Phone:	(309)557-4410
Website:	http://www.unit5.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	613
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
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 113

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 99