Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bluff Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bluff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bluff Elementary School's student population of 345 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bluff Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluff Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1058 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
12%
7%
White
63%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluff Elementary School's ranking?
Bluff Elementary School is ranked #1058 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Bluff Elementary School often compared to?
Bluff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whittier Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Bluff Elementary School?
345 students attend Bluff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bluff Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluff Elementary School?
Bluff Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bluff Elementary School offer ?
Bluff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bluff Elementary School part of?
Bluff Elementary School is part of Clinton Comm School District.
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