About the School
McLean County Unit District No. 5, commonly known as Unit 5, is a public K??2 school district located in parts of McLean and Woodford Counties in Illinois. It serves the communities of Bloomington, Carlock, Hudson, Normal, and Towanda, operating 26 schools, including elementary, junior high, and high schools, as well as early learning and vocational sites. The district educates approximately 13,000 to 13,600 students with a dedicated staff of around 1,650 employees. Established in 1948, Unit 5 covers over 214 square miles and is governed by a Board of Education with support from a Citizens Advisory Council. The district provides public education from preschool through 12th grade and maintains a fleet of 156 school buses that travel 1.9 million miles annually to transport over 10,000 students. The district's operational budget is approximately $118 million, reflecting its commitment to serving the educational needs of its community.