Serving 396 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 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Bloomer Elementary School serves the south part of Council Bluffs, IA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 1.1 miles to the school from the zone's edges, reaching up to 1.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bloomer Elementary School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
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 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1012 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Showing 2006–2019. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
69%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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 schools are Bloomer Elementary School often compared to?
Bloomer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoover Elementary School, College View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
396 students attend Bloomer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bloomer Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bloomer Elementary School?
Bloomer Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than 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 10/10/2025
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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