On May 8, 1948, voters approved the formation of a school district that is today legally known as Community Unit School District No. 5, McLean and Woodford Counties, Illinois. The district includes 11 congressional townships and serves parts of Bloomington, all of Carlock, Hudson, Normal, and Towanda and rural areas surrounding each of these communities.

Unit 5 employs 1,844 full and part time staff members (certified and educational support personnel)  to educate over 12,460 students. One hundred forty-six buses transport students more than 1 million miles a year. The district consists of more than 200 square miles, with 15 elementary, 3 junior high, and 2 high school buildings. 

Our 2005-2006 operating budgets total $86.1 million. Unit 5’s assessed valuation is over $1.5 billion.

A Citizens Advisory Council assists the Board in researching issues and securing advice from the parents and citizens of the district.

Growth and change have been issues constantly facing the school system. Other constants are the pride in Unit 5, the pursuit of quality public education by "working together," and keeping...

"Children First"