- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bluford, IL
Bluford Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Bluford Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170141706362
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluford Grade School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bluford · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 236
- students enrolled
Bluford Grade School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluford Grade School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bluford, IL.
School address
District: Bluford Unit School District 318 · Illinois
NCES ID 170141706362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Bluford Grade School held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 170141706362 · Bluford, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Webber High School (134 students)
Bluford Grade School held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Bluford Grade School compares
Bluford Grade 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Illinois - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$16,401
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.9%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, Bluford Grade School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Bluford Unit School District 318 reports $16,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluford Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webber High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluford Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Bluford
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluford Grade School
How many students attend Bluford Grade School?
Bluford Grade School has 236 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bluford, IL. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluford Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluford Grade School is 11.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% 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 Bluford Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Bluford Grade School is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Bluford, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluford Grade School?
Bluford Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Bluford Grade School rank among public schools in Bluford?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluford Grade School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bluford, 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 Bluford Unit School District 318?
Besides Bluford Grade School, Bluford Unit School District 318 also operates Webber High School (134 students). See the Bluford Unit School District 318 district page for the complete list.