Enrollment
260
Elementary
DISTRICT 341 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BLOOMINGTON SD 87·NCES 170648000046
Sarah A Raymond School of Early Educ
1402 W Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701 · (309) 827-0308 · McLean County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL260 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
21.7:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.0:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 260 | 100% |
Student demographics
74%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In McLean County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 260 | #1,772 of 2,419 | #26 of 32 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.7:1 | #2,002 of 2,035 | #30 of 30 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 74.4% | #28 of 2,042 | #3 of 30 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.8% | #1,205 of 1,461 | #22 of 23 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
260
+91 (+54%) vs 2020
+72% since 2000-01, when it was 151
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 260 | 12 | 21.7:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 212 | 11 | 19.3:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 226 | 9 | 25.1:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 169 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 273 | 9.8 | 27.8:1 | 64% (174) |
| 2015-16 | 268 | 9 | 29.8:1 | 78% (210) |
| 2010-11 | 198 | 9 | 22.0:1 | N/A |
| 2000-01 | 151 | 7 | 21.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sarah A Raymond School of Early Educ.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (273 to 260); teachers up 22% (9.8 to 12).
About Sarah A Raymond School of Early Educ
Sarah A Raymond School of Early Educ is a small elementary school in Bloomington SD 87, located in Bloomington, Illinois. The school serves pre-K. Enrollment is 260 students. It has 32% fewer students than the average for elementary schools in Illinois (about 381).
Bloomington SD 87 runs Sarah A Raymond School of Early Educ along with 8 other schools, enrolling 4,809 students in total.
Black students account for 34% of enrollment at Sarah A Raymond School of Early Educ, more than any other group. Smaller groups are 27% White, 23% Hispanic, 12% multiracial, and 4% Asian. County-wide, 9% of McLean County residents are Black. The diversity index for Sarah A Raymond School of Early Educ is 74%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The school's 12 full-time-equivalent teachers translate to a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.7:1. Statewide, elementary schools in Illinois average 13.9:1.
The county, McLean County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $79,905, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 47% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. The county's public schools total 60, with about 23,759 students.
About 0.7 miles separate Sarah A Raymond School of Early Educ from the closest public school, Irving Elementary School. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Under the NCES locale system, Sarah A Raymond School of Early Educ is City: Small.
Federal records list enrollment at Sarah A Raymond School of Early Educ as 169 in 2020-21 and 260 in 2024-25. A change that size can reflect a shift in the grades the school serves as well as a change in students.
The discussion board for Sarah A Raymond School of Early Educ is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
McLean County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in Bloomington SD 87
- Bloomington High SchoolHigh · 1,369 students
- Bloomington Jr High SchoolMiddle · 1,050 students
- Oakland Elementary SchoolElementary · 446 students
- Bent Elementary SchoolElementary · 389 students
- Washington Elementary SchoolElementary · 379 students
- Sheridan Elementary SchoolElementary · 314 students
Other schools in Bloomington
- Bloomington High SchoolHigh · 1,369 students
- Bloomington Jr High SchoolMiddle · 1,050 students
- Evans Junior High SchoolMiddle · 778 students
- Benjamin Elementary SchoolElementary · 607 students
- Northpoint Elementary SchoolElementary · 472 students
- Oakland Elementary SchoolElementary · 446 students
Nearby schools
- Irving Elementary School0.7 mi · 303
- Sheridan Elementary School0.8 mi · 314
- Bent Elementary School1.2 mi · 389
- YBMC Charter School1.8 mi · 16
- Washington Elementary School2.1 mi · 379
- Pepper Ridge Elementary School2.1 mi · 287
Frequently asked questions
About Sarah A Raymond School of Early EducWhat is the total enrollment at Sarah A Raymond School of Early Educ?
Sarah A Raymond School of Early Educ enrolls approximately 260 students in grades PK-PK.
Is Sarah A Raymond School of Early Educ an elementary, middle, or high school?
Sarah A Raymond School of Early Educ is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarah A Raymond School of Early Educ?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Sarah A Raymond School of Early Educ is approximately 21.7:1 (12 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Sarah A Raymond School of Early Educ?
At Sarah A Raymond School 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 School of Early Educ in?
Sarah A Raymond School of Early Educ is part of Bloomington SD 87.
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