At a glance
Reported students
313
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois other enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 179 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
399.5
Brigham Elementary: 313 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
17.4:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Brigham Elementary
Brigham Elementary is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Bloomington. It is one of 26 current school records connected to McLean County USD 5. NCES reports 313 students for 2024–25.
Among 179 combined / other schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 94 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, above the Illinois median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (26.2%) and Black (25.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Brigham Elementary
- 1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.2%
- Hispanic23.3%
- Black25.6%
- Asian11.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in McLean County USD 5
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Parkside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
322 reported students
Fox Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
292 reported students
Pepper Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
287 reported students
Fairview Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
280 reported students
Glenn Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
272 reported students
Oakdale Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
386 reported students
Public schools near Brigham Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Ridge Elem School Elementary · McLean County USD 5 | KG–05 | 418 | 0.4 mi |
| Pepper Ridge Elementary School Elementary · McLean County USD 5 | KG–05 | 287 | 1.8 mi |
| Irving Elementary School Elementary · Bloomington SD 87 | KG–05 | 303 | 2.3 mi |
| Safe School Program High · DeWitt/Livingstn/Logan/McLean ROE | 06–12 | 0 | 2.4 mi |
| Regional Alop School High · DeWitt/Livingstn/Logan/McLean ROE | 06–12 | 0 | 2.4 mi |
| Sarah A Raymond Sch of Early Educ Other · Bloomington SD 87 | PK–PK | 260 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Brigham Elementary
What grades does Brigham Elementary serve?
Brigham Elementary reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in McLean County USD 5.
How many students attend Brigham Elementary?
Brigham Elementary reported 313 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 179 Illinois combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Brigham Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 313 students and 18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Brigham Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Brigham Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on McLean County USD 5 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Brigham Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Brigham Elementary in?
Brigham Elementary is part of McLean County USD 5, based in Normal, IL, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Brigham Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cedar Ridge Elem School (0.4 mi), Pepper Ridge Elementary School (1.8 mi), Irving Elementary School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.