Bent Elementary School

Your kids will enjoy learning in the inspiring atmosphere of Bent Elementary School.

After school programs at Bent Elementary School are plentiful.

Your kids will never want to leave the playground at Bent Elementary School.

Bent Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

904 N Roosevelt Ave, Bloomington, IL

Northwest Neighborhood

Bloomington School District No. 87

370 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Jeff Geringer

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
7.5%

Reading Proficiency
7.5%

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

7.5%

Math Proficiency

7.5%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

14.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

51.3%

Female

48.7%

Hispanic

36.1%

White

32.1%

Black

21.7%

Two or more races

9.6%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 teacher

4/18/2025

My son is in 4th grade at Bent and has been there since Kindergarten. My oldest also went through Bent. The teachers and staff are phenomenal and I cannot speak highly enough of this school. I have always felt that Bent deserves a much higher rating than you see on the internet. Talk to the teachers...

5.0 teacher

6/15/2015

This is my first year working in a school and I was very nervous and not sure what to expect...but I have grown comfortable and in love fast! All the teachers made me feel so welcome and do a great job teaching, inspiring, and educating kids! When I was growing up, I was always so intimidated by my...

5.0 parent

4/7/2014

Awesome teachers. They really care about the kids. I love Bent Elementary. My kids did as well.

5.0 parent

1/10/2011

Our boys are in 1st and 2nd grade at Bent. It's their first year in a city school after starting elementary school in a very, very small school out in the county. We have been absolutely delighted with Bent! We love the small school feeling in a neighborhood setting. The teachers are wonderful, part...

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Bent Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Bloomington, IL and is served by the Bloomington School District No. 87 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 370 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 7.5% are proficient in reading. Bent Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $139,909. Discover additional schools in the area, like Safe School Program, Regional Alop School, Bloomington High School, and more. Learn more about what Bloomington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bent Elementary School.

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