- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bluffton, OH
Bluffton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bluffton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390452102124
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluffton Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bluffton · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 534
- students enrolled
Bluffton Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bluffton, OH.
School address
District: Bluffton Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390452102124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Bluffton Elementary School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 390452102124 · Bluffton, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 17.8:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Bluffton High School (420 students)
Bluffton Elementary School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bluffton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bluffton Elementary School
534 students
- Bluffton High
Bluffton High School
420 students
- Bluffton Middl
Bluffton Middle School
294 students
What this shows Bluffton Elementary School reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluffton Elementary School compares
Bluffton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Ohio - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Bluffton Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bluffton Exempted Village reports $10,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluffton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluffton Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluffton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluffton Elementary School
How many students attend Bluffton Elementary School?
Bluffton Elementary School has 534 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bluffton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluffton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluffton Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% higher 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 Bluffton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bluffton Elementary School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Bluffton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluffton Elementary School?
Bluffton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bluffton Elementary School rank among public schools in Bluffton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bluffton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bluffton Exempted Village?
Besides Bluffton Elementary School, Bluffton Exempted Village also operates Bluffton High School (420 students) and Bluffton Middle School (294 students). See the Bluffton Exempted Village district page for the complete list.