Bloomington School District 87

The Bloomington School District 87 is located in Bloomington, IL and includes 9 schools that serve 5,486 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Bloomington School District 87 spends $8,644 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 57% on instruction, 37% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Bloomington School District 87 has 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IL state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Bloomington School District 87 had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Bloomington School District 87, 17% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Bloomington School District 87 serves 4% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.