Enrollment
163
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Claremont, NH
Bluff School
Federal NCES profile for Bluff School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330234000038
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluff School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Claremont · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.2:1
- small classes for New Hampshire
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bluff School has class sizes smaller than 88% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluff School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Claremont, NH.
School address
District: Claremont School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330234000038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.2:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.1%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+128% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bluff School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bluff School
Bluff School is a mid-sized elementary school in Claremont, New Hampshire, enrolling 163 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.2:1, Bluff School is leaner than roughly 88% of New Hampshire schools and 27% under the state's 11.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 49.1% of students qualify for free meals, 128% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 163 puts it in the smaller third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 163 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Claremont School District spends $20,789 per pupil, 27% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Claremont's elementary schools, it stands alongside Maple Avenue School (264 students): Bluff School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.2:1 vs 8.5:1).
Claremont School District also operates Stevens High School (477 students) and Claremont Middle School (333 students) alongside Bluff School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bluff School compares
Bluff School on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▲ 128% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 128% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
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
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 12% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$20,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Bluff School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Claremont School District, which includes Bluff School.
$20,789
Per student
-27%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.2%
State 41.0%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bluff School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Claremont Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Disnard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Claremont Preschool Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluff School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Claremont
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~163 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bluff School
How many students attend Bluff School?
Bluff School has 163 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Claremont, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluff School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluff School is 8.2:1, which is 27% lower than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 48% 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 School?
49.1% of students at Bluff School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluff School?
The largest demographic group at Bluff School is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Claremont, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluff School?
Bluff School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bluff School rank among elementary schools in Claremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluff School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Claremont, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Claremont on the city page.
Is Bluff School a good school?
Bluff School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New Hampshire schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Claremont School District?
Besides Bluff School, Claremont School District also operates Stevens High School (477 students), Claremont Middle School (333 students), and Maple Avenue School (264 students). See the Claremont School District district page for the complete list.
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