Bluff Creek Elementary

Summary:

Bluff Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Chanhassen, Minnesota, serving 507 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Eastern Carver County Public School District, which is ranked 36th out of 463 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Bluff Creek Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic proficiency, with 71.97% of students proficient in Math, 62.26% in Reading, and 60.42% in Science, compared to state averages of 45.47%, 49.85%, and 39.56%, respectively. The school's 3rd-grade Math proficiency rate of 77.92% is particularly impressive, well above the state's 58.79%. Bluff Creek Elementary maintains a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Minnesota elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Bluff Creek Elementary's overall performance is excellent, the school could focus on improving outcomes for English Language Learners, students with Special Education needs, and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, as these subgroups lag behind their peers. Nearby schools like Excelsior Elementary and Minnewashta Elementary, which are part of the Minnetonka Public School District, also outperform Bluff Creek Elementary in some areas.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2300 Coulter Blvd.
       Chanhassen, MN  55317-9379


(952) 556-6600

District: Eastern Carver County Public School

SchoolDigger Rank:
127th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,741 Help


Students who attend Bluff Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Chaska Middle School West
High:    Chanhassen High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  479

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.6%
Hispanic:
14.2%
Asian:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bluff Creek Elementary ranks better than 85.6% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Eastern Carver County Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.6%), Hispanic (14.2%), Asian (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bluff Creek Elementary is 14.2, which is the 2nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Eastern Carver County Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bluff Creek Elementary is $12,741, which is the 4th highest among 7 elementary schools in the Eastern Carver County Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bluff Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluff Creek Elementary 127th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Bluff Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Eastern Carver County Public School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eastern Carver County Public School 36th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bluff Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bluff Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 80.90 72nd 674 89.3%
2004 79.26 83rd 676 87.7%
2005 75.95 115th 685 83.2%
2006 84.73 38th 756 95.0%
2007 81.97 63rd 777 91.9%
2008 81.29 78th 781 90.0%
2009 68.14 137th 434 68.4%
2010 78.15 92nd 803 88.5%
2011 68.06 262nd 814 67.8%
2012 76.62 134th 820 83.7%
2013 81.97 89th 824 89.2%
2014 83.87 64th 826 92.3%
2015 75.01 186th 840 77.9%
2016 75.46 182nd 848 78.5%
2017 68.28 293rd 853 65.7%
2018 64.79 325th 847 61.6%
2019 76.97 172nd 870 80.2%
2021 76.44 176th 869 79.7%
2022 79.38 143rd 858 83.3%
2023 76.95 180th 845 78.7%
2024 81.47 127th 881 85.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bluff Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.08 224th 242 7.4%
2019 47.77 99th 239 58.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bluff Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.85 244th 463 47.3%
2019 53.51 245th 515 52.4%
2021 43.53 249th 417 40.3%
2022 29.11 400th 500 20.0%
2023 43.79 299th 524 42.9%
2024 56.37 213th 572 62.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bluff Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.36 650th 728 10.7%
2019 33.22 547th 740 26.1%
2021 41.13 433rd 683 36.6%
2022 34.31 461st 663 30.5%
2023 31.87 569th 774 26.5%
2024 47.48 443rd 793 44.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Bluff Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.53 247th 774 68.1%
2019 75.42 164th 787 79.2%
2021 74.33 170th 783 78.3%
2022 77.27 144th 799 82.0%
2023 75.53 176th 787 77.6%
2024 79.05 125th 809 84.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Bluff Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.65 381st 779 51.1%
2019 75.26 170th 798 78.7%
2021 73.53 177th 784 77.4%
2022 76.36 163rd 808 79.8%
2023 74.67 182nd 799 77.2%
2024 80.11 128th 826 84.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bluff Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.23 184th 220 16.4%
2019 47.54 113th 219 48.4%
2021 66.76 33rd 153 78.4%
2022 50.37 93rd 209 55.5%
2023 47.96 94th 214 56.1%
2024 56.66 84th 249 66.3%
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Rank History for White students at Bluff Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.02 248th 712 65.2%
2019 73.68 147th 722 79.6%
2021 65.15 214th 710 69.9%
2022 72.12 166th 725 77.1%
2023 69.57 176th 712 75.3%
2024 76.52 133rd 730 81.8%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, June 7, 2018

Open Quote Excellent school. Kindergarten teachers are awesome especially Mrs Reeves is the best there. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bluff Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 641 1 15 21 1 n/a n/a 0 679
1996 641 1 15 21 1 n/a n/a 0 679
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
1998 686 0 15 44 1 n/a n/a 0 746
1999 637 4 10 52 1 n/a n/a 0 704
2000 600 4 16 35 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2001 560 7 17 50 1 n/a n/a 0 635
2002 521 8 19 67 1 n/a n/a 0 616
2003 521 8 19 67 1 n/a n/a 0 616
2004 516 6 17 80 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2005 514 8 24 80 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2006 476 12 21 54 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2007 462 7 24 49 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2008 459 10 19 45 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2009 449 8 20 59 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2010 460 8 17 51 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2011 438 13 17 55 1 0 7 0 531
2012 429 10 19 56 1 0 9 0 524
2013 434 9 19 61 0 0 13 0 536
2014 442 6 25 52 0 0 16 0 541
2015 461 1 34 51 0 0 23 0 570
2016 509 3 41 53 0 0 22 0 628
2017 511 4 48 63 0 0 30 0 656
2018 434 8 55 80 0 0 29 0 606
2019 434 10 56 71 0 0 32 0 603
2020 435 8 55 69 0 1 29 0 597
2021 390 9 49 63 1 1 24 0 537
2022 385 10 43 64 0 1 22 0 525
2023 366 12 42 60 2 1 24 0 507
2024 343 13 32 68 1 1 21 0 479

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bluff Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 679 35.8 19.0 7.4
1996 679 35.8 19.0 7.4
1997 0 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 746 n/a 0.0 5.8
1999 704 41.4 17.0 8.1
2000 655 40.1 16.3 7.5
2001 635 38.8 16.4 10.4
2002 616 37.0 16.6 12.7
2003 616 37.0 16.6 12.7
2004 619 36.9 16.8 14.5
2005 626 38.8 16.1 15.5
2006 563 26.5 21.2 14.2
2007 542 26.9 20.1 13.7
2008 533 25.7 20.7 12.8
2009 536 34.4 15.6 15.5
2010 536 33.5 15.9 15.1
2011 531 35.5 14.9 16.8
2012 524 33.3 15.7 14.9
2013 536 32.7 16.3 17
2014 541 35.5 15.2 15.2
2015 570 38.0 15.0 15.3
2016 628 41.0 15.3 13.9
2017 656 43.4 15.1 13.6
2018 606 37.3 16.2 18.3
2019 603 38.6 15.5 15.9
2020 597 37.8 15.7 15.9
2021 537 33.4 16.0 14.5
2022 525 31.2 16.7 13
2023 507 34.6 14.6 19.5
2024 479 33.5 14.2 20.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bluff Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 679 35.8 19.0 7.4
1996 679 35.8 19.0 7.4
1997 0 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 746 n/a 0.0 5.8
1999 704 41.4 17.0 8.1
2000 655 40.1 16.3 7.5
2001 635 38.8 16.4 10.4
2002 616 37.0 16.6 12.7
2003 616 37.0 16.6 12.7
2004 619 36.9 16.8 14.5
2005 626 38.8 16.1 15.5
2006 563 26.5 21.2 14.2
2007 542 26.9 20.1 13.7
2008 533 25.7 20.7 12.8
2009 536 34.4 15.6 15.5
2010 536 33.5 15.9 15.1
2011 531 35.5 14.9 16.8
2012 524 33.3 15.7 14.9
2013 536 32.7 16.3 17
2014 541 35.5 15.2 15.2
2015 570 38.0 15.0 15.3
2016 628 41.0 15.3 13.9
2017 656 43.4 15.1 13.6
2018 606 37.3 16.2 18.3
2019 603 38.6 15.5 15.9
2020 597 37.8 15.7 15.9
2021 537 33.4 16.0 14.5
2022 525 31.2 16.7 13
2023 507 34.6 14.6 19.5
2024 479 33.5 14.2 20.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bluff Creek Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,741

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bluff Creek Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 172nd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 180th of 845 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Bluff Creek Elementary)77.864
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Eastern Carver County Public School)76.474
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Bluff Creek Elementary)67.848.9
 18.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Eastern Carver County Public School)6457.6
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Bluff Creek Elementary)62.676.1
 13.5%
   4th Grade Math (Eastern Carver County Public School)70.168.5
 1.6%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Bluff Creek Elementary)59.856.5
 3.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Eastern Carver County Public School)65.161.3
 3.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Bluff Creek Elementary)69.664.1
 5.4%
   5th Grade Math (Eastern Carver County Public School)59.756.9
 2.8%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Bluff Creek Elementary)84.473.6
 10.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Eastern Carver County Public School)76.571.8
 4.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Bluff Creek Elementary)73.965.2
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (Eastern Carver County Public School)66.461.6
 4.8%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students603507
 15.9%
African American1012
 20%
American Indian02
Asian5642
 25%
Hispanic7160
 15.5%
Pacific Islander01
White434366
 15.7%
Two or More Races3224
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.9%19.5%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bluff Creek Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 479 students attended Bluff Creek Elementary.

Bluff Creek Elementary ranks 127th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Bluff Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chaska Middle School West
High : Chanhassen High School

Students at Bluff Creek Elementary are 72% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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