- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clinton, IA
Bluff Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bluff Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190771000597
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluff Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bluff Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluff Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Clinton, IA.
School address
District: Clinton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190771000597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Bluff Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 190771000597 · Clinton, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 11.3:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton High School (981 students)
Bluff Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Bluff Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clinton High S
Clinton High School
981 students
- Clinton Middle
Clinton Middle School
745 students
- Eagle Heights
Eagle Heights Elementary School
443 students
- Jefferson Elem 376
Jefferson Elementary School
376 students
- This school 372
Bluff Elementary School
372 students
- Whittier Eleme 331
Whittier Elementary School
331 students
What this shows Bluff Elementary School reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluff Elementary School compares
Bluff Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 73% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Iowa - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,837
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.6%
Two or More 14.8%
African American 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Bluff Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clinton Comm School District reports $13,837 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluff Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whittier Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluff Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Clinton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluff Elementary School
How many students attend Bluff Elementary School?
Bluff Elementary School has 372 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clinton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluff Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluff Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bluff Elementary School?
62.9% of students at Bluff Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluff Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bluff Elementary School is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Clinton, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluff Elementary School?
Bluff Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bluff Elementary School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluff Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Clinton, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Clinton Comm School District?
Besides Bluff Elementary School, Clinton Comm School District also operates Clinton High School (981 students), Clinton Middle School (745 students), and Eagle Heights Elementary School (443 students). See the Clinton Comm School District district page for the complete list.