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Bluff School ranks in the bottom 6.0% of New Hampshire elementary schools.

How many students attend Bluff School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 173 students attended Bluff School.

What is the racial makeup of Bluff School?

Students at Bluff School are 90% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Bluff School

Summary:

Bluff School is an elementary school in Claremont, New Hampshire, serving 173 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Claremont School District, which is ranked 154 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bluff School stands out in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.6%) compared to the state average of around 70%. Academically, the school's performance is consistently lower than the state and district averages across all grades and subjects, with only 20% of students proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 41% statewide and 20% in the Claremont School District. Bluff School's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from 147 out of 231 New Hampshire elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 220 out of 234 in 2023-2024, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Disnard Elementary School and Maple Avenue School, both also part of the Claremont School District, Bluff School consistently underperforms in academic measures and has a lower statewide ranking. The data suggests that Bluff School could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the academic challenges faced by its students, such as strategies to improve racial diversity, support for economically disadvantaged students, and targeted instructional practices.

Detail:

Public K-5

10 Summit Rd.
Claremont, NH 03743-2467

(603) 543-4273

District: Claremont School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
220^th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,760

Student/teacher ratio: 8.6

Number of students: 173

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Two or more races:

5.8%

African American:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bluff School ranks worse than 94% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Claremont School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.64. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Bluff School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Claremont School District. Racial makeup is: White (89.6%), two or more races (5.8%), African American (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Claremont School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bluff School is 8.6, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Claremont School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bluff School is $21,760, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Claremont School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bluff School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluff School 220^th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Bluff School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Claremont School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Claremont School District 154^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bluff School

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Rank History for all students at Bluff School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2006	16.08	221^st	238	7.1%
2007	26.21	193^rd	237	18.6%
2008	25.43	199^th	236	15.7%
2009	22.02	207^th	240	13.8%
2010	44.92	150^th	242	38.0%
2011	19.72	208^th	237	12.2%
2012	23.05	210^th	241	12.9%
2013	27.84	199^th	241	17.4%
2014	33.74	189^th	242	21.9%
2015	19.82	179^th	206	13.1%
2016	32.66	186^th	244	23.8%
2017	38.40	151^st	229	34.1%
2018	45.23	137^th	231	40.7%
2019	39.89	147^th	231	36.4%
2021	27.45	160^th	211	24.2%
2022	26.58	185^th	233	20.6%
2023	9.32	227^th	237	4.2%
2024	10.64	220^th	234	6.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Bluff School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	50.27	106^th	190	44.2%
2019	47.79	109^th	192	43.2%
2021	27.23	128^th	160	20.0%
2023	6.07	191^st	193	1.0%
2024	11.68	176^th	187	5.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Bluff School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	51.47	97^th	195	50.3%
2019	32.43	139^th	195	28.7%
2022	18.26	171^st	194	11.9%
2023	12.34	186^th	199	6.5%
2024	16.92	171^st	193	11.4%

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Rank History for White students at Bluff School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	49.18	126^th	227	44.5%
2019	44.09	136^th	229	40.6%
2021	30.23	153^rd	209	26.8%
2022	23.46	190^th	229	17.0%
2023	11.34	220^th	233	5.6%
2024	9.14	220^th	228	3.5%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department 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: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bluff School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	95	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	95
1992	129	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	130
1993	117	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	118
1994	108	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	109
1995	124	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	124
1996	124	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	124
1997	272	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	272
1998	262	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	264
1999	233	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	234
2000	234	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	234
2001	229	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	229
2002	219	4	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	226
2003	219	4	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	226
2004	203	7	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	214
2005	200	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	206
2006	219	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	225
2007	218	4	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	226
2008	226	4	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	233
2009	248	4	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	255
2010	231	2	4	1	0	0	2	240
2011	255	1	5	3	0	0	5	269
2012	214	0	2	3	1	0	3	223
2013	223	1	0	3	0	0	9	236
2014	208	2	1	6	0	0	9	226
2015	212	3	1	3	0	0	8	227
2016	209	5	4	6	0	0	10	234
2017	189	3	3	6	2	0	9	212
2018	186	2	1	12	2	0	8	211
2019	172	3	1	10	2	0	4	192
2020	133	2	1	10	0	0	3	149
2021	131	2	3	6	0	0	1	143
2022	141	2	4	4	0	0	3	154
2023	155	4	0	4	0	0	10	173

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 Bluff School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	95	6.0	15.8	26.3
1992	130	9.0	14.4	43.1
1993	118	12.0	9.8	30.5
1994	109	12.0	9.1	37.6
1995	124	10.0	12.4	34.7
1996	124	10.0	12.4	34.7
1997	272	15.0	18.1	33.5
1998	264	16.0	16.5	36
1999	234	15.3	15.3	29.5
2000	234	11.0	21.3	43.2
2001	229	16.8	13.6	35.8
2002	226	19.0	11.9	35.4
2003	226	19.0	11.9	35.4
2004	214	18.0	11.9	34.1
2005	206	18.3	11.3	40.3
2006	225	18.0	12.5	43.1
2007	226	22.4	10.1	42.9
2008	233	19.4	12.0	36.5
2009	255	20.2	12.6	51
2010	240	20.7	11.5	61.3
2011	269	20.6	13.0	60.2
2012	223	18.4	12.1	61.4
2013	236	17.1	13.8	64.8
2014	226	17.0	13.2	62.4
2015	227	19.0	11.9	62.1
2016	234	21.0	11.1	67.1
2017	212	23.0	9.2	68.9
2018	211	21.0	10.0	70.1
2019	192	21.0	9.1	68.8
2020	149	19.0	7.8	60.4
2021	143	16.6	8.6	62.2
2022	154	15.0	10.2	44.8
2023	173	20.0	8.6	50.3

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 Bluff School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	95	6.0	15.8	26.3
1992	130	9.0	14.4	43.1
1993	118	12.0	9.8	30.5
1994	109	12.0	9.1	37.6
1995	124	10.0	12.4	34.7
1996	124	10.0	12.4	34.7
1997	272	15.0	18.1	33.5
1998	264	16.0	16.5	36
1999	234	15.3	15.3	29.5
2000	234	11.0	21.3	43.2
2001	229	16.8	13.6	35.8
2002	226	19.0	11.9	35.4
2003	226	19.0	11.9	35.4
2004	214	18.0	11.9	34.1
2005	206	18.3	11.3	40.3
2006	225	18.0	12.5	43.1
2007	226	22.4	10.1	42.9
2008	233	19.4	12.0	36.5
2009	255	20.2	12.6	51
2010	240	20.7	11.5	61.3
2011	269	20.6	13.0	60.2
2012	223	18.4	12.1	61.4
2013	236	17.1	13.8	64.8
2014	226	17.0	13.2	62.4
2015	227	19.0	11.9	62.1
2016	234	21.0	11.1	67.1
2017	212	23.0	9.2	68.9
2018	211	21.0	10.0	70.1
2019	192	21.0	9.1	68.8
2020	149	19.0	7.8	60.4
2021	143	16.6	8.6	62.2
2022	154	15.0	10.2	44.8
2023	173	20.0	8.6	50.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bluff School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$21,760

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bluff School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 147^th of 231 Elementary schools	Ranks 227^th of 237 Elementary schools	32.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bluff School)	58	28	30%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Claremont School District)	47	31	16%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	57	52	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Bluff School)	38	12	26%
3rd Grade Reading (Claremont School District)	47	29	18%
3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	52	46	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bluff School)	54	15	39%
4th Grade Mathematics (Claremont School District)	40	22	18%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Reading (Bluff School)	62	32	30%
4th Grade Reading (Claremont School District)	46	26	20%
4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	55	48	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bluff School)	38	23	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Claremont School District)	30	25	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	44	39	5%
5th Grade Reading (Bluff School)	51	35	16%
5th Grade Reading (Claremont School District)	42	39	3%
5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	57	54	3%
5th Grade Science (Bluff School)	27	12	15%
5th Grade Science (Claremont School District)	23	21	2%
5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	38	36	2%
All Grades Mathematics (Bluff School)	48	22	26%
All Grades Mathematics (Claremont School District)	32	23	9%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Bluff School)	51	18	33%
All Grades Reading (Claremont School District)	40	36	4%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Bluff School)	27	12	15%
All Grades Science (Claremont School District)	26	23	3%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	192	173	9.9%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	10	4	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	172	155	9.9%
Two or More Races	4	10	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.8%	50.3%	18.5%

Schools Near Bluff School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NH SAS Mathematics (2024)							NH SAS Reading (2024)							NH SAS Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Bluff School	Public	K-5	10 Summit Rd.	Claremont	03743	Sullivan County	Claremont School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 543-4273	173	20	8.6	50.3%	155 (89.6%)	4 (2.3%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.8%)	10.6	220^th of 234 public elementary schools	6.0%		9.3	227^th of 237 public elementary schools	4.2%	7	27.0	12.0	20.0				20.0	27.0	29.0	33.0				30.0	23.0		23.0	$21,760
Disnard Elementary School	Public	K-5	160 Hanover St.	Claremont	03743	Sullivan County	Claremont School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 543-4260	237	25	9.4	48.1%	220 (92.8%)	5 (2.1%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	17.7	199^th of 234 public elementary schools	15.0%		25.6	187^th of 237 public elementary schools	21.1%	12	13.0	40.0	27.0				26.0	33.0	29.0	43.0				36.0	21.0		21.0	$21,759
Maple Avenue School	Public	K-5	210 Maple Ave.	Claremont	03743	Sullivan County	Claremont School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 543-4270	299	31	9.6	47.2%	248 (82.9%)	3 (1.0%)	14 (4.7%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (9.4%)	17.8	198^th of 234 public elementary schools	15.4%		14.7	216^th of 237 public elementary schools	8.9%	18	18.0	33.0	19.0				22.0	44.0	36.0	42.0				41.0	14.0		14.0	$21,751
Cornish Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	274 Town House Rd.	Cornish	03745	Sullivan County	Cornish School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 675-5891	125	14	9.2	8.0%	123 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	64	76^th of 234 public elementary schools	67.5%		48.4	123^rd of 237 public elementary schools	48.1%	47	92.0	62.0	33.0				51.0	58.0	54.0	60.0			55.0	57.0	40.0	36.0	38.0	$26,440
Unity Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	864 2nd NH Tpke.	Newport	03773	Sullivan County	Unity School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 542-5888	100	9	11.7	41.0%	97 (97.0%)	2 (2.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.7	219^th of 234 public elementary schools	6.4%					(n/a)			21.0				11.0			21.0			36.0	32.0	21.0	13.0	17.0	$23,173
Richards Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	21 School St.	Newport	03773	Sullivan County	Newport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 863-3710	323	36	9.0	64.4%	304 (94.1%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	8.1	226^th of 234 public elementary schools	3.4%		6.9	231^st of 237 public elementary schools	2.5%	5								24.0	29.0	28.0				27.0	16.0		16.0	$17,990
Charlestown Primary School	Public	PK, KG-4	84 E. Street Ext.	Charlestown	03603	Sullivan County	Fall Mountain Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 826-3694	218	23	9.5	46.8%	205 (94.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.7%)	38.8	151^st of 234 public elementary schools	35.5%		38.8	157^th of 237 public elementary schools	33.8%	6	20.0	61.0					39.0	35.0	53.0					43.0				$18,865
Acworth Elementary School	Public	1-4	69 Turkey Shoot Rd.	Acworth	03601	Sullivan County	Fall Mountain Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 835-2270	31	3	11.4	41.9%	25 (80.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (19.4%)								(n/a)		50.0					45.0		25.0					30.0				$24,669
Croydon Village School	Public	K-4	889 NH Rt. 10	Croydon	03773	Sullivan County	Croydon School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 863-2080	28	2	12.7	28.6%	26 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.1%)								(n/a)																		$20,410
Plainfield Elementary School	Public	K-8	92 Bonner Rd.	Meriden	03770	Sullivan County	Plainfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 469-3250	206	21	10.0	3.9%	184 (89.3%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.9%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.9%)	63.4	77^th of 234 public elementary schools	67.1%		63.8	73^rd of 237 public elementary schools	69.2%	4	63.0	48.0	44.0	46.0	63.0	74.0	57.0	63.0	45.0	80.0	50.0	75.0	85.0	67.0	56.0	67.0	62.0	$25,485

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