Serving 398 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (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 398 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bloomer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bloomer Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1100 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
6%
7%
White
83%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1100 out of 1,221 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Bloomer Elementary School?
398 students attend Bloomer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bloomer Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bloomer Elementary School?
Bloomer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bloomer Elementary School offer ?
Bloomer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
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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