Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bluff 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 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bluff Elementary School serves the southern part of Clinton, IA, covering an area of approximately 5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 2.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bluff Elementary School's student population of 372 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
372 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
WE CAN DO HARD THINGS!
School Rankings
Bluff 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 Bluff Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#985 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Mascot
River Kings And Queens
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluff Elementary School's ranking?
Bluff Elementary School is ranked #985 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Bluff Elementary School often compared to?
Bluff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Bluff Elementary School?
372 students attend Bluff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bluff Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bluff Elementary School?
Bluff Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bluff Elementary School offer ?
Bluff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bluff Elementary School part of?
Bluff Elementary School is part of Clinton Comm School District.
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