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Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early Educ

1402 W Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701 · (309) 827-0308 · McLean County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL260 STUDENTS
Enrollment
260
Elementary
DISTRICT 341 · STATE 381
Student : Teacher
21.7:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.0:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
260
Student demographics
White
7027%
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 45%
Hispanic
6023%
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 29%
Black
8834%
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 16%
Asian
114%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 6%
Two+
3112%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
14757%
Female
11343%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
260
-13 (-5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
21.7:1
was 27.8:1
% White
27%
was 33%
% Hispanic
23%
was 21%
% Black
34%
was 27%
% Asian
4%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early Educ

Set in Bloomington, Illinois, Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early Educ is an intimate K-5 school, overseen by Bloomington SD 87. It teaches 260 students across grade pre-K. Compared to the state average of about 381 students per school, that is 32% leaner than typical.

Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early Educ is one of 9 schools operated by Bloomington SD 87, a district that teaches 4,809 students overall.

Demographically, Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early Educ records that the largest single group is Black at 34%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school records 27% White, 23% Hispanic, 12% multiracial, 4% Asian. By comparison, McLean County as a whole is about 9% Black, so the school skews visibly more Black than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 21.7:1 students per teacher. That figure is higher than the state norm's 13.9:1 average.

Across the wider county, McLean County reports that median household income runs about $79,905, 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. In all, McLean County runs 60 public schools (combined enrollment of about 23,759 students), of which Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early Educ is one.

Nearest neighbor: Irving Elementary School, around 0.7 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early Educ.

The campus sits in an inner-city setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early Educ has ticked down 5%, going from 273 students in 2018 to 260 in 2025. The Black share of enrollment rose from 27% to 34% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 27.8:1 in 2018 to 21.7:1 today.

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McLean County at a glance

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Population
171,556
Census ACS
Median income
$79,905
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
47%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
60
23,759 students

Quick facts

School name
Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early Educ
District
Bloomington SD 87
Address
1402 W Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone
(309) 827-0308
County
McLean County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–PK
Total enrollment
260
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
21.7:1
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
170648000046
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early Educ
What is the total enrollment at Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early Educ?
Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early Educ enrolls approximately 260 students in grades PK-PK.
Is Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early Educ an elementary, middle, or high school?
Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early Educ is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early Educ?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early Educ is approximately 21.7:1 (12 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early Educ?
At Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early Educ, the student body is approximately 27% White, 23% Hispanic, 34% Black, 4% Asian, 12% Two or more.
What district is Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early Educ in?
Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early Educ is part of Bloomington SD 87.
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