- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bluffs, IL
Bluffs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bluffs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170660004551
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluffs Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bluffs · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 81
- students enrolled
Bluffs Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffs Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bluffs, IL.
School address
District: Scott-Morgan Cusd 2 · Illinois
NCES ID 170660004551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Bluffs Elementary School shrank from 89 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.2 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 170660004551 · Bluffs, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
81 enr · 6.2:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Bluffs High School (51 students)
Bluffs Elementary School shrank from 89 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE lost 13.2 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Bluffs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bluffs Elementary School
81 students
- Bluffs High Sc
Bluffs High School
51 students
- Bluffs Junior
Bluffs Junior High School
37 students
What this shows Bluffs Elementary School reports 81 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluffs Elementary School compares
Bluffs Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.2:1 | ▼ 56% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 81 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
81
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
6.2:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 1% in Illinois - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$20,374
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Two or More 6.2%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, Bluffs Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Scott-Morgan Cusd 2 reports $20,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluffs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffs High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bluffs Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluffs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~81 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluffs Elementary School
How many students attend Bluffs Elementary School?
Bluffs Elementary School has 81 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bluffs, IL. CCD year-over-year: 89 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluffs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluffs Elementary School is 6.2:1, which is 56% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 61% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluffs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bluffs Elementary School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Bluffs, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluffs Elementary School?
Bluffs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Bluffs Elementary School rank among public schools in Bluffs?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffs Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bluffs, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Scott-Morgan Cusd 2?
Besides Bluffs Elementary School, Scott-Morgan Cusd 2 also operates Bluffs High School (51 students) and Bluffs Junior High School (37 students). See the Scott-Morgan Cusd 2 district page for the complete list.