Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bloomer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bloomer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bloomer Elementary School's student population of 427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bloomer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bloomer Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1012 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
13%
Black
7%
7%
White
75%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bloomer Elementary School's ranking?
Bloomer Elementary School is ranked #1012 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Bloomer Elementary School?
427 students attend Bloomer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Bloomer Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bloomer Elementary School?
Bloomer Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bloomer Elementary School offer ?
Bloomer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bloomer Elementary School part of?
Bloomer Elementary School is part of Council Bluffs Comm School District.
School Reviews
5 8/23/2022
Bloomer was the best school for my son the communication was excellent the focus on the children was excellent the child was always first. Education purpose was great they will send extra homework home for our child to study they go way beyond for the students. They should be before Hoover and Franklin.
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