The top reported proficiency rate is 52% in Social studies. The lowest is 38% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Bloomfield Elementary School
Bloomfield Elementary School is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Bloomfield, Indiana, a small rural town that also serves as the county seat of Greene County. The school is part of the Bloomfield School District, which houses all grades K-12 in a single building near the town’s downtown core, placing it within a short walk of the courthouse square, town park, and public library. This integration of school and civic life is a defining feature of the community.
Academically, Bloomfield Elementary’s performance on the state’s ILEARN assessments places it favorably relative to other districts in Greene County. Across tested subjects and grades, the school’s overall proficiency index falls in the top quartile among the five comparable districts in the county. Specifically, about two in five students met state standards in math and English language arts, a similar share in science, and roughly half of fifth graders reached proficiency in social studies. While these figures are modest on an absolute scale, they are above the county median and reflect solid achievement for a school where a substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Participation rates on the assessments were very high, lending confidence to the results.
The student body is predominantly white, with small shares of Hispanic, multiracial, Black, and Asian students. About half of students come from low-income households, a level that is common in rural Indiana districts. The school does not report data on students with disabilities or English learners, which a parent may want to discuss with the school to understand available support services. As an elementary-only school, there is no graduation rate or high school pathway to evaluate, and no information on chronic absenteeism, discipline, or staffing ratios is available in the data provided.
Bloomfield itself is a very car-dependent town with no public transit system. Commuting is almost entirely by private vehicle, and the built environment centers on a small-town grid. The population has been gradually declining over the past several decades, though recent estimates suggest a slight stabilization. Home values are low relative to state and national benchmarks, making housing quite affordable. The town’s economy rests on a mix of local government (as the county seat), manufacturing (the Hi-Lift Jack Company), and the school district itself. Several small businesses line Main and Spring Streets, and annual festivals bring concentrated street life a few times a year. No major new housing or commercial developments are referenced in available sources, indicating a stable but slow-growth context.
A parent looking at Bloomfield Elementary should weigh its coherent rural setting, with school and community life closely intertwined, against the reality that the town offers limited public transit and a shrinking population base. The school’s academic results are competitive within Greene County, but the absolute proficiency rates likely prompt many families to stay engaged with their children’s learning at home. The absence of program listings, special population counts, and staffing data means a visit and conversation with the principal would be valuable to get a fuller picture of what is offered beyond the core curriculum. For families who prefer a small-town environment where the school is steps from the town center and park, and who value affordability and a close-knit feel, Bloomfield Elementary fits naturally. Those seeking extensive academic enrichment or a rapidly growing area may want to look further.
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