Templeton Elementary School

412 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Templeton Elementary School, located on the south side of Bloomington, Indiana, serves as a cornerstone of its local community within the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC). Known for its commitment to inclusive education, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. Templeton is recognized for its diverse student body and its dedicated teaching staff, who strive to meet the unique needs of every learner through personalized instruction and proactive classroom engagement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Templeton Elementary is highly regarded for its strong focus on building a sense of belonging among students and families. The school often integrates community outreach programs and extracurricular activities that encourage collaboration, creativity, and civic responsibility. By fostering strong partnerships with parents and utilizing its well-resourced facility, Templeton aims to cultivate a foundation for lifelong learning, preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

412

Total Students

34.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Templeton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	56
Black	59
Asian	7
Two or More	39
American Indian	4

White
247 (60.0%)
Black
59 (14.3%)
Hispanic
56 (13.6%)
Two or More
39 (9.5%)
Asian
7 (1.7%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)

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:	Monroe County Community Sch Corp
Phone:	(812)330-7735
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 61