How many students attend Bluffs Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 77 students attended Bluffs Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Bluffs Elementary School?

Students at Bluffs Elementary School are 91% White, 9% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Bluffs Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bluffs Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Bluffs Junior High School High : Bluffs High School

Bluffs Elementary School

Summary:

Bluffs Elementary School is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the rural town of Bluffs, Illinois. With just 89 students, the school is part of the Jacksonville School District 117, which is ranked 494 out of 823 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Bluffs Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.13%) compared to surrounding schools, its academic performance has declined in recent years. The school's statewide ranking has dropped from 572 out of 1,948 Illinois elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 1,097 out of 2,077 in 2022-2023, and its test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are lower than state and district averages. Additionally, the school has experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, from 2.7% in 2019-2020 to 29.3% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the state average.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $18,112, its academic outcomes are still lagging behind nearby schools like Triopia Grade School and Griggsville-Perry Primary School, which have higher statewide rankings and better test scores. The combination of declining performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a lack of racial diversity suggests that Bluffs Elementary School faces significant challenges that will require a closer examination of resource allocation and utilization to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621-8114

(217) 754-3714

District: Scott-Morgan CUSD 2

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,878

Students who attend Bluffs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bluffs Junior High School
High:	Bluffs High School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.8

Number of students: 77

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.9%

Two or more races:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bluffs Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.71. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bluffs Elementary School is 7.8. (See more...)

Compare Bluffs Elementary School employs 9.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bluffs Elementary School is $21,878.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bluffs Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Scott-Morgan CUSD 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 522^nd of 813 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
2003	48.67	1239^th	2020	38.7%
2004	29.13	1591^st	2030	21.6%
2005	22.96	1698^th	2022	16.0%
2006	36.51	1570^th	2086	24.7%
2007	54.77	1204^th	2095	42.5%
2008	67.15	830^th	2092	60.3%
2009	66.86	841^st	2120	60.3%
2010	65.14	908^th	2139	57.6%
2011	71.42	682^nd	2147	68.2%
2012	57.95	1086^th	2166	49.9%
2013	36.53	1469^th	2167	32.2%
2014	40.57	1305^th	2093	37.6%
2015	23.11	1625^th	2052	20.8%
2016	37.72	1222^nd	2046	40.3%
2017	42.81	1100^th	2044	46.2%
2018	52.46	903^rd	2037	55.7%
2019	51.84	937^th	2086	55.1%
2021	65.25	572^nd	1948	70.6%
2022	57.24	795^th	2082	61.8%
2023	43.71	1097^th	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	1085^th	1964	44.8%
2019	39.25	1186^th	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	763^rd	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
2018	39.01	913^th	1463	37.6%
2019	34.96	993^rd	1462	32.1%
2021	52.60	575^th	1308	56.0%
2022	42.86	839^th	1425	41.1%
2023	23.29	1153^rd	1419	18.7%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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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
2024	70	0	0	0	0	0	7	0	77

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
2024	77	9.8	7.8	54.5

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
2024	77	9.8	7.8	54.5

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.

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