Bluffs Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 PO Box 230
       Bluffs, IL  62621-0230


(217) 754-3714

District: Scott-Morgan CUSD 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
1097th of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,112 Help


Students who attend Bluffs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bluffs Junior High School
High:    Bluffs High School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.7 Help
Number of students:  89

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.1%
Two or more races:
7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.6% Help


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Compare Details Bluffs Elementary School ranks worse than 52.8% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.71. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.1%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bluffs Elementary School is 6.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bluffs Elementary School is $18,112.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bluffs Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluffs Elementary School 1097th of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Bluffs Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Scott-Morgan CUSD 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 494th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bluffs Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bluffs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 48.67 1239th 2020 38.7%
2004 29.13 1591st 2030 21.6%
2005 22.96 1698th 2022 16.0%
2006 36.51 1570th 2086 24.7%
2007 54.77 1204th 2095 42.5%
2008 67.15 830th 2092 60.3%
2009 66.86 841st 2120 60.3%
2010 65.14 908th 2139 57.6%
2011 71.42 682nd 2147 68.2%
2012 57.95 1086th 2166 49.9%
2013 36.53 1469th 2167 32.2%
2014 40.57 1305th 2093 37.6%
2015 23.11 1625th 2052 20.8%
2016 37.72 1222nd 2046 40.3%
2017 42.81 1100th 2044 46.2%
2018 52.46 903rd 2037 55.7%
2019 51.84 937th 2086 55.1%
2021 65.25 572nd 1948 70.6%
2022 57.24 795th 2082 61.8%
2023 43.71 1097th 2077 47.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Bluffs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.57 1085th 1964 44.8%
2019 39.25 1186th 2019 41.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Bluffs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.15 763rd 1972 61.3%
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Rank History for White students at Bluffs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.01 913th 1463 37.6%
2019 34.96 993rd 1462 32.1%
2021 52.60 575th 1308 56.0%
2022 42.86 839th 1425 41.1%
2023 23.29 1153rd 1419 18.7%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Bluffs Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 153 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 153
1990 144 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 144
1991 157 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1992 133 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1993 123 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1994 122 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1995 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1996 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1997 121 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1998 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1999 131 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2000 130 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2001 133 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2002 147 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2003 147 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2004 143 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2005 139 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 145
2006 127 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2007 122 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 124
2008 119 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 122
2009 122 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 124
2010 124 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2011 147 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 147
2012 130 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 131
2013 144 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 146
2014 135 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 136
2015 113 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 116
2016 121 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 123
2017 126 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 132
2018 125 0 1 2 0 0 3 0 131
2019 102 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 105
2020 92 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 95
2021 84 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 86
2022 79 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 80
2023 82 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 89

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bluffs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 153 8.5 18.0 n/a
1990 144 10.0 14.4 n/a
1991 157 10.0 15.7 n/a
1992 133 9.6 13.8 n/a
1993 123 9.6 12.8 n/a
1994 122 10.6 11.5 n/a
1995 135 10.0 13.5 n/a
1996 135 10.0 13.5 n/a
1997 121 10.0 12.1 n/a
1998 135 10.0 13.5 n/a
1999 131 10.0 13.1 n/a
2000 130 10.0 13.0 n/a
2001 133 10.0 13.3 n/a
2002 151 9.0 16.8 38.4
2003 151 9.0 16.8 38.4
2004 150 8.0 18.8 41.3
2005 145 10.5 13.8 46.9
2006 128 10.8 11.9 43.8
2007 124 10.0 12.4 48.8
2008 122 10.0 12.2 45
2009 124 9.4 13.2 47.2
2010 124 9.5 13.0 54
2011 147 10.0 14.7 43.5
2012 131 10.4 12.5 52.7
2013 146 11.0 13.2 60.3
2014 136 11.8 11.5 58.8
2015 116 11.0 10.5 55.2
2016 123 11.0 11.1 53.7
2017 132 10.6 12.4 48.5
2018 131 12.5 10.4 45.8
2019 105 12.9 8.1 49.5
2020 95 12.0 7.8 47.4
2021 86 n/a n/a n/a
2022 80 12.4 6.4 57.5
2023 89 13.2 6.7 59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bluffs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 153 8.5 18.0 n/a
1990 144 10.0 14.4 n/a
1991 157 10.0 15.7 n/a
1992 133 9.6 13.8 n/a
1993 123 9.6 12.8 n/a
1994 122 10.6 11.5 n/a
1995 135 10.0 13.5 n/a
1996 135 10.0 13.5 n/a
1997 121 10.0 12.1 n/a
1998 135 10.0 13.5 n/a
1999 131 10.0 13.1 n/a
2000 130 10.0 13.0 n/a
2001 133 10.0 13.3 n/a
2002 151 9.0 16.8 38.4
2003 151 9.0 16.8 38.4
2004 150 8.0 18.8 41.3
2005 145 10.5 13.8 46.9
2006 128 10.8 11.9 43.8
2007 124 10.0 12.4 48.8
2008 122 10.0 12.2 45
2009 124 9.4 13.2 47.2
2010 124 9.5 13.0 54
2011 147 10.0 14.7 43.5
2012 131 10.4 12.5 52.7
2013 146 11.0 13.2 60.3
2014 136 11.8 11.5 58.8
2015 116 11.0 10.5 55.2
2016 123 11.0 11.1 53.7
2017 132 10.6 12.4 48.5
2018 131 12.5 10.4 45.8
2019 105 12.9 8.1 49.5
2020 95 12.0 7.8 47.4
2021 86 n/a n/a n/a
2022 80 12.4 6.4 57.5
2023 89 13.2 6.7 59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Bluffs Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
2016100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%27.1%100.0%88.5%15.6%11.5%
2017100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%31.8%100.0%100.0%18.2%13.6%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%32.3%100.0%100.0%14.3%17.3%
201995.4%95.4%97.3%97.3%11.9%96.3%95.4%9.2%
2021100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2022100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%19.8%
2023100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%18.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bluffs Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,154 (10.9%) $9,432 (89.1%) $10,587
2020 $955 (6.7%) $13,301 (93.3%) $14,256
2021 $992 (7.4%) $12,454 (92.6%) $13,446
2022 $992 (7.4%) $12,454 (92.6%) $13,446
2023 $1,447 (8.0%) $16,664 (92.0%) $18,112

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bluffs Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 937th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1097th of 2077 Elementary schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bluffs Elementary School)46.227.3
 18.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Scott-Morgan CUSD 2)46.227.3
 18.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.427.4
 9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bluffs Elementary School)46.218.2
 28%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Scott-Morgan CUSD 2)46.218.2
 28%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633.8
 6.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bluffs Elementary School)21.423.1
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Scott-Morgan CUSD 2)21.423.1
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bluffs Elementary School)28.630.8
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Scott-Morgan CUSD 2)28.630.8
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bluffs Elementary School)2526.7
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Scott-Morgan CUSD 2)2526.7
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bluffs Elementary School)3513.3
 21.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Scott-Morgan CUSD 2)3513.3
 21.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Bluffs Elementary School)6053.3
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (Scott-Morgan CUSD 2)6053.3
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10589
 15.2%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White10282
 19.6%
Two or More Races27
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.5%59.6%
 10%


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Bluffs Elementary School ranks 1097th of 2077 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Bluffs Elementary School are 92% White, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 89 students attended Bluffs Elementary School.

Students who attend Bluffs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bluffs Junior High School
High : Bluffs High School


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