Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early Educ

Bloomington SD 87
1402 W Olive St
Bloomington, IL 61701
260 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Sarah A. Raymond School of Early Education, located in Bloomington, Illinois, serves as a specialized public institution dedicated exclusively to early childhood development. As part of District 87, the school focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment for preschool-aged children. Its primary mission is to lay a strong academic and social-emotional foundation for its students, preparing them for the transition into elementary school through play-based learning and developmentally appropriate curriculum.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusivity and early intervention, often serving a diverse student body with varying needs. By prioritizing small group interactions and hands-on activities, Sarah A. Raymond emphasizes the importance of cognitive growth, literacy readiness, and social skills in the formative years. The facility is designed to cater specifically to young learners, creating a space where children can explore, collaborate, and begin their educational journey in a supportive community atmosphere.
260
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    88 (33.8%)
  • White
    70 (26.9%)
  • Hispanic
    60 (23.1%)
  • Two or More
    31 (11.9%)
  • Asian
    11 (4.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bloomington SD 87
Phone: (309)827-0308
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 260
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
Brigham Elementary
McLean County USD 5
313 Students
201 Brigham School Rd
Bloomington, IL 61704 (2.5 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K