Bluffton Elementary School

Summary:

Bluffton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bluffton, Ohio, serving 542 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Bluffton Exempted Village School District, which is ranked 61 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bluffton Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Ohio, with rankings ranging from 41st to 262nd out of over 1,500 schools in recent years. The school's students perform well above the state average on Ohio State Tests, with proficiency rates often exceeding 80% and 90% in subjects like Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science. Bluffton Elementary School's performance is significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Glandorf Elementary, Liberty-Benton Elementary, and Ottawa Elementary are nearby schools, Bluffton Elementary School outperforms them in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates and better rankings. However, some nearby schools, such as Bath Elementary, also perform well and rank highly, though Bluffton Elementary School stands out as a consistent top performer in the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 102 S Jackson St
       Bluffton, OH  45817-1218


(419) 358-7951

District: Bluffton Exempted Village

SchoolDigger Rank:
95th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,152 Help


Students who attend Bluffton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bluffton Middle School
High:    Bluffton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  554

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.4%
Hispanic:
4.7%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bluffton Elementary School ranks better than 94% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.41. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.4%), Hispanic (4.7%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bluffton Elementary School is 17.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bluffton Elementary School is $9,152.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bluffton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluffton Elementary School 95th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Bluffton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Bluffton Exempted Village:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluffton Exempted Village 61st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bluffton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bluffton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.52 508th 1471 65.5%
2005 63.94 611th 1501 59.3%
2006 75.22 335th 1504 77.7%
2007 72.19 460th 1609 71.4%
2008 80.92 194th 1582 87.7%
2009 77.42 282nd 1610 82.5%
2010 80.04 220th 1662 86.8%
2011 82.14 134th 1686 92.1%
2012 83.85 82nd 1709 95.2%
2013 85.58 51st 1701 97.0%
2014 86.13 41st 1687 97.6%
2015 85.21 131st 1684 92.2%
2016 89.88 48th 1678 97.1%
2017 88.67 50th 1651 97.0%
2018 87.14 105th 1636 93.6%
2019 86.40 131st 1676 92.2%
2021 91.54 56th 1610 96.5%
2022 87.25 140th 1588 91.2%
2023 83.08 262nd 1596 83.6%
2024 88.41 95th 1577 94.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bluffton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.22 374th 856 56.3%
2024 86.19 54th 900 94.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bluffton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.22 95th 1465 93.5%
2019 77.73 243rd 1465 83.4%
2021 85.93 109th 1404 92.2%
2022 89.57 56th 1419 96.1%
2023 74.34 309th 1447 78.6%
2024 82.90 147th 1484 90.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Bluffton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.19 101st 1518 93.3%
2019 85.35 108th 1502 92.8%
2021 89.65 73rd 1467 95.0%
2022 83.43 199th 1488 86.6%
2023 80.64 274th 1483 81.5%
2024 89.53 36th 1466 97.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bluffton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.61 139th 1021 86.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bluffton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.30 148th 759 80.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Bluffton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.93 71st 1536 95.4%
2019 87.14 94th 1535 93.9%
2021 88.59 107th 1499 92.9%
2022 89.49 67th 1518 95.6%
2023 83.18 227th 1498 84.8%
2024 88.11 79th 1485 94.7%
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Rank History for White students at Bluffton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.26 93rd 1309 92.9%
2019 84.52 107th 1271 91.6%
2021 89.96 49th 1249 96.1%
2022 84.75 119th 1242 90.4%
2023 75.93 297th 1215 75.6%
2024 87.17 52nd 1190 95.6%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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.

Bluffton Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bluffton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 579 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1989 594 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1990 584 5 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 596
1991 613 5 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1992 637 5 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1993 645 9 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 663
1994 635 9 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1995 637 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1996 637 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1997 645 4 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1998 614 5 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1999 523 3 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2000 528 5 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2001 541 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2002 499 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 13 518
2003 499 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 13 518
2004 496 2 6 4 0 n/a n/a 14 522
2005 483 2 5 2 0 n/a n/a 13 505
2006 482 0 5 3 0 n/a n/a 16 506
2007 485 1 6 1 0 n/a n/a 18 511
2008 469 1 9 2 0 n/a n/a 20 501
2009 469 5 9 1 0 n/a n/a 20 504
2010 469 3 8 1 0 n/a n/a 24 505
2011 472 3 6 3 0 0 22 0 506
2012 467 4 2 9 0 0 23 0 505
2013 498 2 2 11 1 0 18 0 532
2014 512 1 1 11 0 0 20 0 545
2015 503 1 1 14 1 0 16 0 536
2016 536 2 4 15 1 0 13 0 571
2017 548 3 4 13 2 0 13 0 583
2018 545 2 2 12 2 0 13 0 576
2019 558 4 1 11 2 0 16 0 592
2020 553 3 2 22 0 0 18 0 598
2021 507 3 2 18 0 0 22 0 552
2022 513 2 1 20 1 0 24 0 561
2023 495 2 1 20 1 0 23 0 542
2024 501 3 3 26 2 0 19 0 554

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 Bluffton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 584 24.0 24.3 0
1989 599 27.0 22.1 n/a
1990 596 27.6 21.5 n/a
1991 628 30.1 20.8 n/a
1992 651 30.7 21.2 9.2
1993 663 29.6 22.4 7.2
1994 652 30.8 21.2 6.6
1995 645 32.9 19.6 6
1996 645 32.9 19.6 6
1997 655 34.4 19.0 5.8
1998 625 33.9 18.4 5.8
1999 532 32.9 16.2 14.5
2000 536 28.1 19.1 n/a
2001 547 28.4 19.3 n/a
2002 518 28.9 17.9 n/a
2003 518 28.9 17.9 n/a
2004 522 29.6 17.6 n/a
2005 505 29.7 17.0 0
2006 506 29.0 17.4 0
2007 511 28.1 18.2 0
2008 501 28.9 17.3 n/a
2009 504 28.9 17.4 0
2010 505 27.8 18.1 0
2011 506 27.8 18.1 0
2012 505 26.8 18.7 0
2013 532 25.8 20.5 0
2014 545 27.8 19.5 0
2015 536 n/a n/a 0
2016 571 31.0 18.4 0
2017 583 31.8 18.2 n/a
2018 576 32.0 18.0 n/a
2019 592 33.0 17.9 n/a
2020 598 34.0 17.5 n/a
2021 552 35.0 15.7 n/a
2022 561 31.0 18.0 n/a
2023 542 30.0 18.0 n/a
2024 554 32.0 17.3 n/a

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 Bluffton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 584 24.0 24.3 0
1989 599 27.0 22.1 n/a
1990 596 27.6 21.5 n/a
1991 628 30.1 20.8 n/a
1992 651 30.7 21.2 9.2
1993 663 29.6 22.4 7.2
1994 652 30.8 21.2 6.6
1995 645 32.9 19.6 6
1996 645 32.9 19.6 6
1997 655 34.4 19.0 5.8
1998 625 33.9 18.4 5.8
1999 532 32.9 16.2 14.5
2000 536 28.1 19.1 n/a
2001 547 28.4 19.3 n/a
2002 518 28.9 17.9 n/a
2003 518 28.9 17.9 n/a
2004 522 29.6 17.6 n/a
2005 505 29.7 17.0 0
2006 506 29.0 17.4 0
2007 511 28.1 18.2 0
2008 501 28.9 17.3 n/a
2009 504 28.9 17.4 0
2010 505 27.8 18.1 0
2011 506 27.8 18.1 0
2012 505 26.8 18.7 0
2013 532 25.8 20.5 0
2014 545 27.8 19.5 0
2015 536 n/a n/a 0
2016 571 31.0 18.4 0
2017 583 31.8 18.2 n/a
2018 576 32.0 18.0 n/a
2019 592 33.0 17.9 n/a
2020 598 34.0 17.5 n/a
2021 552 35.0 15.7 n/a
2022 561 31.0 18.0 n/a
2023 542 30.0 18.0 n/a
2024 554 32.0 17.3 n/a

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bluffton Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,736
2022 $8,267
2023 $9,016
2024 $9,152

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bluffton Elementary School

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 131st of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 262nd of 1596 Elementary schools
 8.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bluffton Elementary School)92.178.4
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bluffton Exempted Village)92.178.4
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bluffton Elementary School)94.481.4
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bluffton Exempted Village)94.481.4
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bluffton Elementary School)90.195
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bluffton Exempted Village)90.195
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bluffton Elementary School)77.884.2
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bluffton Exempted Village)77.884.2
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Bluffton Elementary School)87.886.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Bluffton Exempted Village)87.886.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bluffton Elementary School)88.968.4
 20.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bluffton Exempted Village)88.968.4
 20.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bluffton Elementary School)90.183.5
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bluffton Exempted Village)90.183.5
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students592542
 8.4%
African American42
 50%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian11
Hispanic1120
 81.8%
Pacific Islander00
White558495
 11.3%
Two or More Races1623
 43.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bluffton Elementary School

Students who attend Bluffton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bluffton Middle School
High : Bluffton High School

Yes. Bluffton Elementary School ranks in the top 6.0% of Ohio elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 554 students attended Bluffton Elementary School.

Students at Bluffton Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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

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