Binford Elementary School

475 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Binford Elementary School, located in the heart of Bloomington, Indiana, is a highly regarded public school serving the Monroe County Community School Corporation. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, the school fosters a nurturing environment that encourages students to become lifelong learners. With a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, literacy, and social-emotional development, Binford is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and its efforts to provide inclusive educational opportunities for a diverse student population.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Binford Elementary is celebrated for its vibrant school culture and active parent involvement. The school community benefits from a wide range of extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and a supportive PTA that works closely with staff to enhance the student experience. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on character development and creativity, Binford Elementary has established itself as a cornerstone of the Bloomington community, preparing students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

475

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Binford Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	24
Black	9
Asian	50
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

White
353 (74.3 %)
Asian
50 (10.5 %)
Two or More
38 (8.0 %)
Hispanic
24 (5.1 %)
Black
9 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Monroe County Community Sch Corp
Phone:	(812)330-7741
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 119

Grade 6 107