Serving 554 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bluffton Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bluffton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bluffton Elementary School's student population of 554 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bluffton Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluffton Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#160 out of 3241 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
90%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluffton Elementary School's ranking?
Bluffton Elementary School is ranked #160 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Bluffton Elementary School often compared to?
Bluffton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bath Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Bluffton Elementary School?
554 students attend Bluffton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bluffton Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluffton Elementary School?
Bluffton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bluffton Elementary School offer ?
Bluffton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bluffton Elementary School part of?
Bluffton Elementary School is part of Bluffton Exempted Village School District.
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