Serving 747 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bluffton-harrison Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bluffton-harrison Elementary School's student population of 747 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
747 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bluffton-harrison Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluffton-harrison Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#632 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
2%
13%
White
85%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluffton-harrison Elementary School's ranking?
Bluffton-harrison Elementary School is ranked #632 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Bluffton-harrison Elementary School often compared to?
Bluffton-harrison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waynedale Elementary School, Lancaster Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Bluffton-harrison Elementary School?
747 students attend Bluffton-harrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Bluffton-harrison Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluffton-harrison Elementary School?
Bluffton-harrison Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bluffton-harrison Elementary School offer ?
Bluffton-harrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Bluffton-harrison Elementary School part of?
Bluffton-harrison Elementary School is part of MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District.
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