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Northpoint Elementary School

2602 E COLLEGE AVE BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704

About Northpoint Elementary School

The McLean County Unit School District 5 includes Northpoint Elementary School in Bloomington, Illinois. It is for kids in grades K–5. People know the school for its friendly atmosphere that encourages learning and creativity, as well as its strong academic foundation. According to state education data, about 57% of the kids at Northpoint Elementary are good at maths. This is better than the average for Illinois and about the same as the best schools in the district. There are about 14 students for every teacher. This means that classes are smaller and teachers can focus more on what each student needs to learn. With these statistics, Northpoint Elementary School continues to strive its goal ofbeing the Best Elementary Schools in Illinois.

Northpoint students who want to get better at STEM and problem-solving could really benefit from Moonpreneur's math and robotics programs. These hands-on programs get kids interested, help them with maths, and teach them coding and robotics through projects that are based on real life.

Most of the students who go to Northpoint Elementary School go on to Normal Community High School, which is one of the best high schools in the area. Some of the school's famous alumni are Adam Kinzinger, a former U.S. Congressman; Tom Ashbrook, a well-known journalist; and Ryan Martinie, the bassist for the metal band Mudvayne.

Families who want to move to the area should know that the average rent for a three-bedroom home near Northpoint Elementary is between $1,300 and $2,000 per month. The price depends on the neighbourhood, the type of property, and the amenities. Compared to bigger cities in Illinois like Chicago, this makes the area pretty cheap.

Contact Information

Address

2602 E COLLEGE AVE BLOOMINGTON, IL 61704

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Phone

(309) 557-4420

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 44%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 44% in Math and 42% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
465
Total Students
$54023
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 145 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Northpoint Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 66%
Asian 19.1%
Hispanic 5.5%
Black 3.5%
Two+ Races 5%
Native Am. 1%
White
66%
Asian
19.1%
Hispanic
5.5%
Black
3.5%
Two+ Races
5%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 465
51.8%
241 Female
48.2%
224 Male

Student Population

465 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Illinois State Report Card gave Northpoint Elementary School in Bloomington, Illinois, an exemplary rating for its academic excellence. The school boasts a math proficiency rate of 57% and a reading proficiency rate of 42%, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1. Northpoint also has after-school enrichment programs through the YMCA, which give students chances to get help with their schoolwork and do fun things outside of school.

FAQ

Q1:Is there care available before or after school?

Ans:Yes, through the district's extended care program.

Q2:Does the school serve lunch?

Ans:Yes, and there are free and cheap meal options.

Q3:Are there meetings between parents and teachers?

Ans:Yes, usually twice a year.

Q4:Do you offer transport?

Ans:Yes, eligible students can take the bus.

Q5:Is there a dress code at the school?

Ans:Yes, students are expected to follow the rules set by the district.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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