Serving 80 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bluffs Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bluffs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bluffs Elementary School's student population of 80 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bluffs Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluffs Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1295 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
99%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluffs Elementary School's ranking?
Bluffs Elementary School is ranked #1295 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Bluffs Elementary School often compared to?
Bluffs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winchester Elementary School, Bluffs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Bluffs Elementary School?
80 students attend Bluffs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Bluffs Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluffs Elementary School?
Bluffs Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bluffs Elementary School offer ?
Bluffs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bluffs Elementary School part of?
Bluffs Elementary School is part of Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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