University Elementary School

536 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

University Elementary School, located at 1111 N. Russell Rd in Bloomington, Indiana, is a prominent public school serving the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC). Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student-centered learning, the school creates a nurturing environment designed to support the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. It is highly regarded within the Bloomington community for its dedicated staff, rigorous curriculum, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages students to excel both academically and socially.

Beyond its core academic offerings, University Elementary is recognized for fostering a strong sense of community engagement. The school frequently collaborates with parents and local resources to provide enrichment opportunities, extracurricular activities, and a supportive network for its diverse student body. By emphasizing foundational skills, critical thinking, and character development, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond, maintaining a reputation as one of the staple educational institutions in the Bloomington area.

536

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	299
Hispanic	47
Black	54
Asian	94
Two or More	42

White
299 (55.8%)
Asian
94 (17.5%)
Black
54 (10.1%)
Hispanic
47 (8.8%)
Two or More
42 (7.8%)

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)330-7753
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 52

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 97