Binford Elementary School

Binford Elementary is a highly-rated public school in Bloomington, IN.

475 students attend Binford Elementary in grades PK, K-6.

66% of students at Binford Elementary are at least proficient in math.

57% of Binford Elementary students are at least proficient in reading.

The student;teacher ratio at Binford Elementary is 15:1.

Niche gives Binford Elementary an overall grade of A

Niche gives Bloomington, where Binford Elementary is located, an overall grade of A.

Binford Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6

2300 E 2nd St, Bloomington, IN

Monroe County Community School Corporation

491 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Christopher Wilkins

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
66%

Reading Proficiency
57%

Annual Tuition
$0

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

57%

Math Proficiency

66%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

7.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

52.6%

Female

47.4%

White

74.3%

Asian or Pacific Islander

10.5%

Two or more races

Hispanic

5.1%

Black

1.9%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

1/21/2025

The learning atmosphere is very good, the teachers are serious and hard-working, and the competition among students makes their project exhibitions very exciting, just like professionals.

5.0 parent

4/17/2017

We are new to the area. My son came from a school with "10" rating. This school was all about work, discipline, and more work. Save that for the adult workforce. My child would say daily "I have school." Now he loves school. There is the right balance of learning, community involvement, and personal...

1.0 parent

3/9/2017

We got out when the school leadership changed and the school started to go downhill. There are some good teachers here though.

3.0 parent

12/4/2012

I've been disappointed with the academics here. They don't have programs that are challenging for the more advanced students (at least not in third grade). We've also had an ongoing issue with bullying.

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Indiana Monroe County Bloomington 47401

Binford Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Bloomington, IN and is served by the Monroe County Community School Corporation in Indiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 491 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 66% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Binford Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Indiana University High School, Bloomington High School South, The Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship, and more. Learn more about what Bloomington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Binford Elementary School.

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