Grandview Elementary School

Grandview Elementary School in Bloomington, Indiana, is a public school for kids in Pre-K through 6th grade. It is part of the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) and has about 475 students, with a student-teacher ratio of about 13:1. The Indiana Department of Education has given the school a STEM certification. It focuses on integrating science, technology, engineering, and math across all subjects, as well as providing social-emotional learning support. Student demographics reflect considerable diversity: one data source lists roughly 80.7% White, 8.7% Hispanic, 6.2% multiracial, 3.3% African American, and 0.5% Asian students; about 61% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a broad socioeconomic mix. According to test-score reporting, approximately 30% of students are proficient in math and 31% in English/reading, placing the school below state proficiency averages. Financial data are limited; however, as a Title I school with STEM designation, it receives additional funding earmarked for targeted programming. Nestled in a semi-rural area west of Bloomington’s city limits, the school draws from a community where the median home value in Van Buren Township is around $205,900.

On September 2, 2025, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said that someone had been attacked on the Karst Farm Greenway Trail next to Grandview Elementary School. A woman said that a man grabbed her shirt while she was walking on the trail. This led to a quick response, including drone support, but the suspect is still on the loose. The school district, Monroe County Community School Corporation, was notified and the school has since heightened monitoring of the trail and surrounding grounds. Local authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.

The incident has triggered renewed focus on student and campus-adjacent security measures at Grandview Elementary.

Q1. What kinds of activities outside of school are there at Grandview Elementary School?

Ans. Grandview Elementary has a lot of after-school activities that promote creativity and teamwork, such as a robotics club, a choir, an art club, and sports.

Q2. Does Grandview Elementary offer services and education for kids with special needs?

Ans. Yes, the school offers individualized education programs (IEPs), speech and occupational therapy, and resource support to help students who need extra help.

Q3. What tech tools do students have access to?

Ans. The school uses Chromebooks and interactive tools in the classroom to help students learn how to use technology and get ready for 21st-century learning.

Q4: How does Grandview Elementary School talk to parents and families?

Ans. The school wants families to be involved by having regular parent-teacher meetings, community events, and a Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) that helps with school activities.

Q5. What kinds of ways do students get around?

The Monroe County Community School Corporation makes sure that eligible students who live within the district's boundaries can get to school safely and on time by providing bus transportation.