Bloomington SD 87
4,809 Students
9 Schools
District Overview
Situated in the heart of Bloomington, Illinois, Bloomington School District 87 is an active, traditional public school system serving a diverse community within a small city setting. Located at 300 E Monroe St, the non-charter district operates nine educational facilities that deliver a comprehensive academic path spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade. The district serves a student body of 4,809 pupils, reflecting a rich cultural composition that includes 1,831 White, 1,191 Black, 983 Hispanic, 667 multiracial, and 127 Asian students, with an even distribution across gender demographics. Families and community members can readily connect with the district administration via their official website at www.district87.org or by phone at (309) 827-6031.
To support its student population across all grade levels, Bloomington SD 87 maintains a robust educational infrastructure backed by a total workforce of over 1,564 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes approximately 725 FTE classroom teachers and nearly 126 FTE instructional aides who drive day-to-day academic learning, complemented by more than 713 FTE support staff dedicated to operational excellence, student services, and school safety. For parents seeking a well-resourced district, students navigating their K–12 journey, and researchers analyzing Midwestern educational trends, Bloomington SD 87 offers a dynamic, strongly supported learning environment tailored to community needs.
To support its student population across all grade levels, Bloomington SD 87 maintains a robust educational infrastructure backed by a total workforce of over 1,564 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes approximately 725 FTE classroom teachers and nearly 126 FTE instructional aides who drive day-to-day academic learning, complemented by more than 713 FTE support staff dedicated to operational excellence, student services, and school safety. For parents seeking a well-resourced district, students navigating their K–12 journey, and researchers analyzing Midwestern educational trends, Bloomington SD 87 offers a dynamic, strongly supported learning environment tailored to community needs.
9
Total Schools
4,809
Total Students
725.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,831 |
| Hispanic | 983 |
| Black | 1,191 |
| Asian | 127 |
| Two or More | 667 |
| American Indian | 9 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White1,831 (38.1%)
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Black1,191 (24.8%)
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Hispanic983 (20.4%)
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Two or More667 (13.9%)
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Asian127 (2.6%)
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American Indian9 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.0%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 6 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 9 |
| Students: | 4,809* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 725.2* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.6 |
Schools in Bloomington SD 87
Found 9 Schools
389 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
1,369 Students
High School 9th - 12th
1,050 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
303 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
446 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
260 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
314 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
299 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
379 Students
Elementary School K - 5th