- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dupo, IL
Bluffview Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Bluffview Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171272004193
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluffview Elem School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dupo · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 501
- students enrolled
Bluffview Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffview Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dupo, IL.
School address
District: Comm Unit School District No 196 · Illinois
NCES ID 171272004193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Bluffview Elem School held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 171272004193 · Dupo, IL Other · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Dupo High School (259 students)
Bluffview Elem School held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Bluffview Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bluffview Elem School
501 students
- Dupo High Scho
Dupo High School
259 students
- Dupo Jr High S 124
Dupo Jr High School
124 students
What this shows Bluffview Elem School reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluffview Elem School compares
Bluffview Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$18,089
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Bluffview Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Comm Unit School District No 196 reports $18,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluffview Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dupo High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dupo Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluffview Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluffview Elem School
How many students attend Bluffview Elem School?
Bluffview Elem School has 501 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dupo, IL. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluffview Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluffview Elem School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 Bluffview Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Bluffview Elem School is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Dupo, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluffview Elem School?
Bluffview Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Bluffview Elem School rank among public schools in Dupo?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffview Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dupo, 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 Comm Unit School District No 196?
Besides Bluffview Elem School, Comm Unit School District No 196 also operates Dupo High School (259 students) and Dupo Jr High School (124 students). See the Comm Unit School District No 196 district page for the complete list.