Irving Elementary School

www.district87.org

303 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Irving Elementary School, located at 602 W Jackson St in Bloomington, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Bloomington Public Schools District 87. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in early childhood through the elementary grades, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Its central location makes it an accessible hub for neighborhood families, fostering a close-knit environment where educators, staff, and parents collaborate to support student development.

Beyond traditional academics, Irving Elementary places a significant emphasis on building a positive school culture and promoting social-emotional learning. The school is known for its commitment to inclusivity and character education, aiming to prepare students not just for their future academic endeavors, but to become responsible and engaged members of the community. Through various extracurricular activities, community events, and a focus on individualized instruction, Irving Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded learning experience tailored to the diverse needs of its student population.

303

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Irving Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	54
Black	104
Two or More	64
American Indian	1

Black
104 (34.3%)
White
80 (26.4%)
Two or More
64 (21.1%)
Hispanic
54 (17.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Bloomington SD 87
Phone:	(309)827-8091
Website:	http://www.district87.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 54