Excellent
#194 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 6% in state
Bluffton Elementary School
Elementary School · Bluffton Exempted Village · Bluffton, OH
A Bluffton Exempted Village elementary school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
102 S Jackson St, Bluffton, OH 45817
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bluffton Elementary School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 84% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bluffton Elementary School 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- County Safety: Average510/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,784
Median home value
$195,100
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
36.3%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45817; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Bluffton Exempted Village
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bluffton Elementary School is listed in Bluffton Exempted Village; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bluffton Elementary School
Bluffton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bluffton, OH, part of Bluffton Exempted Village, serving approximately 554 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bluffton Elementary School
What grades does Bluffton Elementary School serve?
Bluffton Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bluffton Elementary School?
Bluffton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluffton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluffton Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bluffton Elementary School rank in OH?
Bluffton Elementary School ranks #194 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Bluffton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bluffton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bluffton Elementary School has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bluffton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bluffton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bluffton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bluffton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 554
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.7%
- Phone
- (419) 358-7951
- Area population (ZIP 45817)
- 5,820
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 45817; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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