Pepper Ridge Elementary School

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287 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pepper Ridge Elementary School, located at 2602 Danbury Drive in Bloomington, Illinois, is a public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Bloomington Public Schools District 87. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on foundational skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, the school integrates technology and hands-on learning to prepare children for their future educational journeys.

Beyond academics, Pepper Ridge prides itself on cultivating a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school actively encourages parental involvement through its PTA and various school-wide events, which help bridge the gap between the classroom and the home. By prioritizing clear communication and a collaborative atmosphere, Pepper Ridge strives to create a welcoming space where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, develop character, and reach their full potential within a diverse and nurturing setting.

287

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pepper Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	45
Black	37
Asian	2
Two or More	26

White
177 (61.7%)
Hispanic
45 (15.7%)
Black
37 (12.9%)
Two or More
26 (9.1%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

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:	McLean County USD 5
Phone:	(309)557-4423
Website:	http://www.unit5.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 40

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 44