- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
Bluffsview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bluffsview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390451304480
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluffsview Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bluffsview Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffsview Elementary School ranks #3 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Worthington City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451304480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Bluffsview Elementary School shrank from 432 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 390451304480 · Columbus, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 16:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students)
Bluffsview Elementary School shrank from 432 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bluffsview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Worthin
Thomas Worthington High School
1,712 students
- Worthington Ki
Worthington Kilbourne High School
1,623 students
- Worthingway Mi 640
Worthingway Middle School
640 students
- Mccord Middle 636
Mccord Middle School
636 students
- Worthington Es 555
Worthington Estates Elementary School
555 students
- This school 399
Bluffsview Elementary School
399 students
What this shows Bluffsview Elementary School reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluffsview Elementary School compares
Bluffsview Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 71% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
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
16:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in Ohio - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,189
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 5.5%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Bluffsview Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Worthington City reports $15,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluffsview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Worthington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worthington Kilbourne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worthingway Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccord Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worthington Estates Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluffsview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,028 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
United Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
838 students 49.3:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
774 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Standard public school
721 students
Indianola Informal K-8 School
Standard public school
721 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Intermediate School
Standard public school
706 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluffsview Elementary School
How many students attend Bluffsview Elementary School?
Bluffsview Elementary School has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluffsview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluffsview Elementary School is 16:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% 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 Bluffsview Elementary School?
9.3% of students at Bluffsview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluffsview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bluffsview Elementary School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluffsview Elementary School?
Bluffsview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Bluffsview Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffsview Elementary School ranks #3 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Worthington City?
Besides Bluffsview Elementary School, Worthington City also operates Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students), Worthington Kilbourne High School (1,623 students), and Worthingway Middle School (640 students). See the Worthington City district page for the complete list.