Binford Elementary School in Bloomington, Indiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Binford Elementary School is an urban public school in Bloomington, Indiana that is part of Monroe County Community School Corporation. It serves 481 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.8:1. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 6

481 Students

27 Teachers

2300 E 2nd St

Bloomington, IN 47401 View local requests

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Binford Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Hammersley

Mrs. Simpson

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Binford Elementary School Demographics

21%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

20%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Binford Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 10, 2026

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