Brigham Elementary
Bloomington, IL · Elementary School · Grades -1--1
Performance Overview
About This School
Brigham Elementary is a elementary school located in Bloomington, Illinois. The school serves 272 students in grades -1--1.
With a DataScore of 57/100 (C), Brigham Elementary performs at the state average for Illinois. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brigham Elementary has a DataScore of 57/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Brigham Elementary has 272 students enrolled in grades -1--1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1.
Yes, Brigham Elementary is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +22, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Brigham Elementary is part of the McLean County USD 5 in Bloomington, Illinois. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.