26 schools in McLean County USD 5

Illinois · 12,407 students · 5 cities

Looking at the McLean County USD 5 system: 26 public K-12 schools serving approximately 12,407 students inside Illinois, averaging 477 per campus.

7-year change in McLean County USD 5

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

12,407

-908 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

-1 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18

% White

54%

was 65%

% Hispanic

13%

was 7%

% Black

15%

was 12%

% Asian

10%

was 9%

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

Largest A-Z Top rated

Name	City	Level	Grades	Enrollment
Normal Community High School	Normal	High	09-12	2,079
Normal Community West High School	Normal	High	09-12	1,590
Evans Junior High School	Bloomington	Middle	06-08	778
Kingsley Jr High School	Normal	Middle	06-08	730
Benjamin Elem School	Bloomington	Elementary	KG-05	607
Parkside Jr High School	Normal	Middle	06-08	598
Chiddix Jr High School	Normal	Middle	06-08	597
Grove Elementary School	Normal	Elementary	KG-05	519
Northpoint Elementary School	Bloomington	Elementary	KG-05	472
Sugar Creek Elem School	Normal	Elementary	PK-05	468
Prairieland Elementary School	Normal	Elementary	KG-05	450
Cedar Ridge Elem School	Bloomington	Elementary	KG-05	418
Colene Hoose Elem School	Normal	Elementary	KG-05	413
Oakdale Elem School	Normal	Elementary	KG-05	386
Parkside Elementary School	Normal	Elementary	PK-05	322
Brigham Elementary	Bloomington	Elementary	PK-PK	313
Fox Creek Elementary School	Bloomington	Elementary	KG-05	292
Pepper Ridge Elementary School	Bloomington	Elementary	KG-05	287
Fairview Elem School	Normal	Elementary	KG-05	280
Glenn Elem School	Normal	Elementary	KG-05	272
Hudson Elem School	Hudson	Elementary	KG-05	216
Towanda Elem School	Towanda	Elementary	KG-05	193
Carlock Elem School	Carlock	Elementary	KG-05	111
YBMC Charter Sch	Normal	High	11-12	16
Eugene Field School	Normal	High	12-12	0
McClean Co Detention Center	Normal	High	06-12	0

About McLean County USD 5

McLean County USD 5 is a sparse Illinois school district running 26 campuses with combined enrollment near 12,407.

For a sense of the school types, McLean County USD 5 is built around 17 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in McLean County USD 5 has declined 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 13,315 students to 12,407. The school count fell from 25 to 24 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 65% to 54%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for McLean County USD 5 discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does McLean County USD 5 run?

McLean County USD 5 has 26 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 12,407 students in Illinois.

What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in McLean County USD 5?

McLean County USD 5 includes 17 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high schools.

What is the largest school in McLean County USD 5?

Normal Community High School is the largest public school in McLean County USD 5 by enrollment, with approximately 2,079 students.

What grade levels does McLean County USD 5 serve?

McLean County USD 5 schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 26 campuses.

What cities does McLean County USD 5 serve?

McLean County USD 5 operates schools in Normal, Bloomington, Hudson, Towanda, Carlock across Illinois.

Are there charter schools in McLean County USD 5?

1 of the 26 schools listed under McLean County USD 5 are charter schools.