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#1192 of 1,823 schools in IN
Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Msd Bluffton-harrison · Bluffton, IN
A Msd Bluffton-harrison elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
1100 E Spring St, Bluffton, IN 46714
- Math 41% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 37% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated913/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bluffton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,468
Median home value
$164,500
Median rent
$817/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46714; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Academy of Bluffton IncPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Wesleyan Heritage AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.8 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Lancaster Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 542 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Msd Bluffton-harrison
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,124NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch is listed in MSD Bluffton-Harrison; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch
Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Bluffton, IN, part of Msd Bluffton-harrison, serving approximately 750 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,192 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch
What grades does Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch serve?
Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch?
Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 750 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch rank in IN?
Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch ranks #1,192 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch?
52.4% of students at Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 750
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wells County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (260) 824-0333
- Area population (ZIP 46714)
- 15,257
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46714; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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