Bluff Park Elementary School serves 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Bluff Park Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bluff Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Bluff Park Elementary School's student population of 617 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bluff Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bluff Park Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#28 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
12%
32%
White
79%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluff Park Elementary School's ranking?
Bluff Park Elementary School is ranked #28 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Bluff Park Elementary School often compared to?
Bluff Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hall Kent Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Bluff Park Elementary School?
617 students attend Bluff Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Bluff Park Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluff Park Elementary School?
Bluff Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Bluff Park Elementary School offer ?
Bluff Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bluff Park Elementary School part of?
Bluff Park Elementary School is part of Hoover City School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day for Students; End of the 4th 9 Weeks
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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