Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bluford Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
284 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
99%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Bluford CCSD 114 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Bluford Elementary School?
284 students attend Bluford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Bluford Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bluford Elementary School?
Bluford Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bluford Elementary School offer ?
Bluford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bluford Elementary School part of?
Bluford Elementary School is part of Bluford CCSD 114 School District.
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