Bluffton Elementary School

102 S Jackson St
Bluffton, OH 45817
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 561 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 5% in OH
  • : 90% (Top 5%)
  • : 84% (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:

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School Overview

Bluffton Elementary School's student population of 561 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
561 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Bluffton Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluffton Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (OH)
#71 out of 3137 schools
(Top 5%)
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90%
50%
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84%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
4%
7%
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Black
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17%
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White
92%
67%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #71 out of 3,137 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?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Bluffton Elementary School?
561 students attend Bluffton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bluffton Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluffton Elementary School?
Bluffton Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 90% (Top 5%)
  • : 84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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