- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Bluff School held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 330234000038 · Claremont, NH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 8.2:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevens High School (477 students)
Bluff School held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Bluff School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stevens High S
Stevens High School
477 students
- Claremont Midd
Claremont Middle School
333 students
- Maple Avenue S
Maple Avenue School
264 students
- Disnard Elemen
Disnard Elementary School
254 students
- This school 163
Bluff School
163 students
- Claremont Pres 43
Claremont Preschool Center
43 students
What this shows Bluff School reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluff School compares
Bluff School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$23,049
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
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.
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
District finance for Claremont School District reports $23,049 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~163 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.