Bluff View Elementary School

1901 E Wells St
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 216 students in grades 3-5, Bluff View Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50% in WI
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bluff View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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School Overview

Bluff View Elementary School's student population of 216 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Bluff View Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluff View Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#720 out of 1991 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bluff View Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bluff View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bluff View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bluff View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bluff View Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bluff View Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bluff View Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
9%
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White
90%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bluff View Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bluff View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bluff View Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Bluff View Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bluff View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bluff View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bluff View Elementary School's ranking?
Bluff View Elementary School is ranked #720 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Bluff View Elementary School often compared to?
Bluff View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Crawford 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 39% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Bluff View Elementary School?
216 students attend Bluff View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bluff View Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluff View Elementary School?
Bluff View Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bluff View Elementary School offer ?
Bluff View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bluff View Elementary School part of?
Bluff View Elementary School is part of Prairie Du Chien Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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