- Enrollment
- 2,919
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hoover, AL
Bluff Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bluff Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010000701738
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluff Park Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Hoover · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bluff Park Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluff Park Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 schools in Hoover, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Bluff Park Elementary School grew from 581 students in 2022-23 to 618 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 010000701738 · Hoover, AL Other · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 16.4:1 · 18.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoover High School (2,919 students)
Bluff Park Elementary School grew from 581 students in 2022-23 to 618 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Bluff Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hoover High Sc
Hoover High School
2,919 students
- Spain Park Hig
Spain Park High School
1,472 students
- Robert F Bumpu
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
1,192 students
- Berry Middle S 1,058
Berry Middle School
1,058 students
- Ira F Simmons 860
Ira F Simmons Middle School
860 students
- This school 658
Bluff Park Elementary School
658 students
What this shows Bluff Park Elementary School reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluff Park Elementary School compares
Bluff Park Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 69% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 33% in Alabama - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,273
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 658 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
African American 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Bluff Park Elementary School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Hoover City reports $14,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluff Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spain Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert F Bumpus Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berry Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ira F Simmons Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluff Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Hoover
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Trace Crossings Elementary School
Standard public school
769 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Deer Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
735 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Rocky Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
577 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Riverchase Elementary School
Standard public school
562 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
South Shades Crest Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Gwin Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluff Park Elementary School
How many students attend Bluff Park Elementary School?
Bluff Park Elementary School has 658 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hoover, AL. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluff Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluff Park Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% higher 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 Park Elementary School?
18.1% of students at Bluff Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluff Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bluff Park Elementary School is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Hoover, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluff Park Elementary School?
Bluff Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Park Elementary School rank among schools in Hoover?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluff Park Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 schools in Hoover, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hoover on the city page.
What other schools are in Hoover City?
Besides Bluff Park Elementary School, Hoover City also operates Hoover High School (2,919 students), Spain Park High School (1,472 students), and Robert F Bumpus Middle School (1,192 students). See the Hoover City district page for the complete list.