Serving 391 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 50-54% (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 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bluff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bluff Elementary School's student population of 391 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bluff Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluff Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1077 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
12%
7%
White
60%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1077 out of 1,233 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 Whittier Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% 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 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Bluff Elementary School?
391 students attend Bluff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bluff Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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