Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Illini Bluffs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Illini Bluffs Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Glasford, IL, encompassing approximately 64 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 6.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Illini Bluffs Elementary School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
425 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Illini Bluffs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Illini Bluffs Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1909 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
92%
45%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Illini Bluffs Elementary School's ranking?
Illini Bluffs Elementary School is ranked #1909 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Illini Bluffs Elementary School often compared to?
Illini Bluffs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tremont Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Illini Bluffs Elementary School?
425 students attend Illini Bluffs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Illini Bluffs Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Illini Bluffs Elementary School?
Illini Bluffs Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Illini Bluffs Elementary School offer ?
Illini Bluffs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Illini Bluffs Elementary School part of?
Illini Bluffs Elementary School is part of Illini Bluffs CUSD 327 School District.
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