The Bloomington Project School vs University Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Bloomington Project School
Bloomington · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
317 students
University Elementary School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
536 students
| Measure | The Bloomington Project School Bloomington, Indiana | University Elementary School Bloomington, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #95 of 1,053 | #117 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #7093 of 50,301 | #9079 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 317 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 71% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Bloomington Project School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 73.3).
- •University Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 70%).
- •The Bloomington Project School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 63%).
- •The Bloomington Project School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 38.8%).
- •University Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.9).
- •University Elementary School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 317.
- •The Bloomington Project School is a charter school while University Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Bloomington Project School better than University Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), The Bloomington Project School ranks higher (76.4 vs 73.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are The Bloomington Project School and University Elementary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
The Bloomington Project School: 317. University Elementary School: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do The Bloomington Project School and University Elementary School rank in Indiana?
The Bloomington Project School is 95th of 1,053 and University Elementary School is 117th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).