What does the student-to-teacher ratio tell me?

The student-to-teacher ratio is the number of students divided by the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. Lower ratios generally mean smaller class sizes and more individual attention, though the ratio does not directly equal class size since teachers have planning periods and may teach specialized subjects.

What types of staff are included?

School staff includes classroom teachers, special education teachers, instructional aides, counselors, administrators, librarians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and support staff. The staffing breakdown shows how the district allocates its workforce across these roles.

Where does school staffing data come from?

Staffing data is reported annually by school districts to the state Board of Education as part of the School Report Card. It includes full-time equivalent counts, teacher qualifications, experience levels, and salary information.

Bloomington, IL School Staffing — Teacher Counts & Ratios

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School Staff — 2025i

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Who teaches and supports students in your school districts. The median household income here is $77K, providing context for local cost of living.

Student:Teacheri

17.4:1

Avg Teacher Salaryi

$66K

Local Median Incomei

$77K

By District

McLean County USD 5Unit District · 12,219 students

Teachers earn an average of $67K. 88.2% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

896 total FTE

877 Teachers (98%)

19 Counselors (2%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

18:1

Avg Salary

$67K

13.5 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei88.2%

Attendance ratei88.2%

Administration

Avg Salary

$98K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 643 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi7.7%

Out-of-fieldi4.4%

Provisional licensei4.9%

Bloomington SD 87Unit District · 4,699 students

Teachers earn an average of $68K. 89.1% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

369 total FTE

365 Teachers (99%)

4 Counselors (1%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

16:1

Avg Salary

$68K

13.3 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei89.1%

Attendance ratei89.1%

Administration

Avg Salary

$100K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 1175 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi8.3%

Out-of-fieldi1%

Provisional licensei8.6%

Olympia CUSD 16Unit District · 1,724 students

Teachers earn an average of $60K. 89.3% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

125 total FTE

121 Teachers (97%)

4 Counselors (3%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

18:1

Avg Salary

$60K

13.3 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei89.3%

Attendance ratei89.3%

Administration

Avg Salary

$100K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 431 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi5.8%

Out-of-fieldi2.7%

Provisional licensei1.6%

Tri Valley CUSD 3Unit District · 1,064 students

Teachers earn an average of $60K. 92.4% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

86 total FTE

83 Teachers (97%)

3 Counselors (3%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

15:1

Avg Salary

$60K

14.4 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei92.4%

Attendance ratei92.4%

Administration

Avg Salary

$111K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 355 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi4.3%

Out-of-fieldi4.5%