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Bluffview Elementary School

Summary:

Bluffview Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dupo, Illinois, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 511 students. The school is part of the Community Unit School District No 196, which is ranked 544 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bluffview Elementary School faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, below-average academic performance, and uneven performance across different student subgroups. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have ranged from 23.1% to 34.9% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (43.9%) and Mathematics (21.3%) are generally below the state and district averages. Additionally, the school performs relatively well for low socioeconomic status students but struggles with other subgroups, such as white students and students with disabilities.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Millstadt Primary Center, Parkview Elementary School, and Eagleview Elementary School, Bluffview Elementary School's performance is generally lower, with higher academic proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. The school's ranking and star rating from SchoolDigger have also declined over the past several years, from a high of 3 stars to only 2 stars in recent years, suggesting a downward trend in performance compared to other Illinois elementary schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 905 Bluffview Elementary Ln
       Dupo, IL  62239-1544

(618) 286-3311

District: Community Unit School District No 196

SchoolDigger Rank:
913th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,135 Help


Students who attend Bluffview Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Dupo Junior High School
High:    Dupo High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  503

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.3%
African American:
10.1%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68% Help


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Compare Details Bluffview Elementary School ranks better than 55.8% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.89. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.3%), African American (10.1%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bluffview Elementary School is 14.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bluffview Elementary School is $15,135.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bluffview Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluffview Elementary School 913th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Bluffview Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Community Unit School District No 196:

SchoolDigger ranks Community Unit School District No 196 544th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bluffview Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bluffview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.29 1059th 2020 47.6%
2004 69.40 712th 2030 64.9%
2005 58.29 1027th 2022 49.2%
2006 65.16 878th 2086 57.9%
2007 69.74 716th 2095 65.8%
2008 73.79 590th 2092 71.8%
2009 68.92 764th 2120 64.0%
2010 75.49 543rd 2139 74.6%
2011 66.23 856th 2147 60.1%
2012 62.50 978th 2166 54.8%
2013 55.83 1042nd 2167 51.9%
2014 49.83 1105th 2093 47.2%
2015 37.33 1198th 2052 41.6%
2016 58.16 777th 2046 62.0%
2017 46.69 1026th 2044 49.8%
2018 46.32 1017th 2037 50.1%
2019 39.40 1210th 2086 42.0%
2021 35.82 1153rd 1948 40.8%
2022 44.18 1087th 2082 47.8%
2023 43.97 1089th 2077 47.6%
2024 50.89 913th 2067 55.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bluffview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.99 82nd 89 7.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bluffview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.65 300th 763 60.7%
2019 40.06 631st 1194 47.2%
2021 21.52 562nd 640 12.2%
2022 24.53 939th 1113 15.6%
2023 23.78 951st 1156 17.7%
2024 41.19 626th 1195 47.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bluffview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.67 589th 1765 66.6%
2019 52.90 736th 1816 59.5%
2021 48.88 662nd 1514 56.3%
2022 55.46 651st 1763 63.1%
2023 57.36 628th 1808 65.3%
2024 64.93 444th 1793 75.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Bluffview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.05 875th 1964 55.4%
2019 45.64 1054th 2019 47.8%
2021 40.44 915th 1680 45.5%
2022 44.31 987th 1970 49.9%
2023 44.64 1003rd 1957 48.7%
2024 51.06 842nd 1942 56.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bluffview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.86 784th 907 13.6%
2024 44.80 408th 886 54.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Bluffview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.62 1047th 1972 46.9%
2019 35.74 1255th 2019 37.8%
2021 27.03 1212th 1707 29.0%
2022 43.13 1022nd 1977 48.3%
2023 42.62 1054th 1984 46.9%
2024 48.75 905th 1959 53.8%
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Rank History for White students at Bluffview Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.08 1073rd 1463 26.7%
2019 23.59 1189th 1462 18.7%
2021 21.47 1118th 1308 14.5%
2022 28.05 1098th 1425 22.9%
2023 26.15 1112th 1419 21.6%
2024 35.31 940th 1392 32.5%
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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.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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by a citizen
Saturday, February 2, 2019

Open Quote This School has issues with bullying and them doing nothing about it. They over look the issues and the NO HANDS ON POLICY. When students bully or put their hands on others and nothing is done the kids feel frightened to go to School to receive a education and have emotional scaring. Nothing is done with the bully but the victim is punished instead. The safety of ALL students is not this Schools concern. The positive, safe , social setting is not in the core values. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bluffview Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 681 26 6 1 4 n/a n/a 0 718
2002 626 23 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 657
2003 626 23 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 657
2004 639 24 6 8 1 n/a n/a 0 678
2005 643 17 5 8 1 n/a n/a 6 680
2006 697 28 3 8 1 n/a n/a 9 746
2007 698 15 2 10 1 n/a n/a 21 747
2008 650 21 4 15 2 n/a n/a 22 714
2009 645 20 5 11 0 n/a n/a 23 704
2010 604 24 3 18 0 n/a n/a 24 673
2011 464 22 2 18 0 0 139 0 645
2012 595 24 2 25 2 0 29 0 677
2013 591 30 2 23 4 0 34 0 684
2014 585 23 2 24 4 0 37 0 675
2015 553 29 2 29 3 0 46 0 662
2016 540 31 1 22 3 0 38 0 635
2017 538 28 1 25 4 0 34 0 630
2018 515 29 0 21 2 0 35 0 602
2019 487 20 0 25 0 1 39 0 572
2020 505 22 0 23 0 1 45 0 596
2021 468 27 0 21 0 1 32 0 549
2022 439 45 0 24 0 1 26 0 535
2023 411 47 0 26 0 0 27 0 511
2024 399 51 0 24 1 0 28 0 503

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 Bluffview Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 718 43.4 16.5 n/a
2002 657 36.0 18.3 40.8
2003 657 36.0 18.3 40.8
2004 678 38.2 17.7 43.4
2005 680 41.1 16.5 46.1
2006 746 42.6 17.5 43.6
2007 747 41.0 18.2 67.1
2008 714 40.0 17.9 44.9
2009 704 44.6 15.8 50.2
2010 673 44.6 15.0 56.2
2011 645 36.0 17.8 62.3
2012 677 36.0 18.7 62.3
2013 684 36.2 18.8 62.9
2014 675 n/a n/a 63.1
2015 662 38.0 17.4 71
2016 635 38.0 16.7 67.4
2017 630 41.0 15.3 69.2
2018 602 43.8 13.7 60
2019 572 41.4 13.8 49.1
2020 596 43.6 13.6 68.8
2021 549 n/a n/a n/a
2022 535 45.0 11.8 48.8
2023 511 38.0 13.4 65.2
2024 503 33.5 14.9 68

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 Bluffview Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 718 43.4 16.5 n/a
2002 657 36.0 18.3 40.8
2003 657 36.0 18.3 40.8
2004 678 38.2 17.7 43.4
2005 680 41.1 16.5 46.1
2006 746 42.6 17.5 43.6
2007 747 41.0 18.2 67.1
2008 714 40.0 17.9 44.9
2009 704 44.6 15.8 50.2
2010 673 44.6 15.0 56.2
2011 645 36.0 17.8 62.3
2012 677 36.0 18.7 62.3
2013 684 36.2 18.8 62.9
2014 675 n/a n/a 63.1
2015 662 38.0 17.4 71
2016 635 38.0 16.7 67.4
2017 630 41.0 15.3 69.2
2018 602 43.8 13.7 60
2019 572 41.4 13.8 49.1
2020 596 43.6 13.6 68.8
2021 549 n/a n/a n/a
2022 535 45.0 11.8 48.8
2023 511 38.0 13.4 65.2
2024 503 33.5 14.9 68

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

Bluffview Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201599.7%99.5%99.5%99.5%25.4%99.5%99.7%12.2%
201699.8%99.7%99.7%99.7%22.6%99.7%89.5%12.3%10.1%
201799.8%99.4%99.4%99.8%24.7%99.4%99.8%12.6%11.6%
201898.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%26.3%97.9%98.8%13.2%11.2%
201999.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%26.9%99.3%99.3%14.4%11.7%
202199.4%99.8%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.3%99.4%12.6%11.5%
202299.1%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.1%98.9%99.1%14.2%12.0%
202396.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%11.8%12.4%
202498.6%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.2%98.8%98.6%13.4%11.6%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bluffview Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,012 (10.1%) $8,963 (89.9%) $9,975
2020 $1,134 (10.9%) $9,256 (89.1%) $10,389
2021 $987 (8.5%) $10,609 (91.5%) $11,596
2022 $987 (8.5%) $10,609 (91.5%) $11,596
2023 $2,655 (16.9%) $13,055 (83.1%) $15,710
2024 $2,070 (13.7%) $13,066 (86.3%) $15,135

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bluffview Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1210th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1089th of 2077 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bluffview Elementary School)2525
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Community Unit School District No 196)2525
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bluffview Elementary School)27.629.4
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Community Unit School District No 196)27.629.4
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bluffview Elementary School)46.835.5
 11.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Community Unit School District No 196)46.835.5
 11.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bluffview Elementary School)12.710.4
 2.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Community Unit School District No 196)12.710.4
 2.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bluffview Elementary School)3028.3
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Community Unit School District No 196)3028.3
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bluffview Elementary School)159.4
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Community Unit School District No 196)159.4
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Bluffview Elementary School)51.351.9
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Community Unit School District No 196)51.351.9
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bluffview Elementary School)38.644.9
 6.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Community Unit School District No 196)38.644.9
 6.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bluffview Elementary School)1210.1
 1.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Community Unit School District No 196)1210.1
 1.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students572511
 10.7%
African American2047
 135%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2526
 4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White487411
 15.6%
Two or More Races3927
 30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.1%65.2%
 16%

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

Middle : Dupo Junior High School
High : Dupo High School

Students at Bluffview Elementary School are 79% White, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Bluffview Elementary School ranks 913th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 503 students attended Bluffview Elementary School.


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