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University Elementary School

1111 N RUSSELL RD, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47408

Top 10% School in Indiana

Ranked 19 of 134 in Indiana

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About University Elementary School

University Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bloomington, Indiana, and is part of the Monroe County Community School Corporation. It has about 550 students and serves kids from pre-kindergarten to sixth grade. The student–teacher ratio is approximately 14 to 1, allowing for focused classroom instruction.

There are a lot of different races and cultures among the students. About 60% are White, 17% are Asian, 11% are African American, 7% are Hispanic, and 7% are multiracial. About 35% to 40% of them can get free or low-cost lunch. Academic data show that 65–70% of students in Indiana meet or exceed state standards in math and about 72% meet or exceed state standards in English Language Arts.

The average amount spent on each student is about $13,700, which shows that the school gets good funding from both the state and the local level.

University Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1111 N RUSSELL RD, BLOOMINGTON, IN 47408

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Phone

(812) 330-7753

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 70%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 70% in Math and 72% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
532
Total Students
$52461
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 19 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at University 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
🏆
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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:15 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:00 AM 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 62.4%
Asian 15.8%
Hispanic 6.2%
Black 7.7%
Two+ Races 7.9%
Native Am. 0%
White
62.4%
Asian
15.8%
Hispanic
6.2%
Black
7.7%
Two+ Races
7.9%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 532
46.1%
245 Female
53.9%
287 Male

Student Population

532 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q1. What unique programs or activities does University Elementary School offer outside of school?

Ans. University Elementary has programs like a robotics club, a chess club, a choir, an art club, and groups that teach kids about the environment. It also has enrichment opportunities in STEM and world languages.

Q2: Does University Elementary offer help to students who need it?

Ans.Yes, the school has programs for special education, speech and language therapy, and individualised support plans to help students with different learning needs.

Q3: What are the school hours and calendar for University Elementary?

Ans.The Monroe County Community School Corporation calendar, which includes regular holidays and teacher workdays, is what the school usually follows. It runs from about 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays.

Q4. How does University Elementary get parents and the community involved?

Ans. The school has a Parent Teacher Organisation (PTO) that meets regularly, volunteer opportunities, and events that bring families and the community together. These things help families get involved and help students do well in school.

Q5: What middle school do most University Elementary School graduates go to?

Ans.Most of the students from University Elementary go on to Tri-North Middle School, which is in the same district and serves grades 7 through 8.

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

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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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