Bluff Park Elementary School

www.hoovercityschools.net/bluffpark

581 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bluff Park Elementary School, located in Hoover, Alabama, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing a commitment to academic excellence and student development. As part of the Hoover City Schools district, the school focuses on creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to reach their full potential. The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous core academics with enrichment opportunities, ensuring that students develop both critical thinking skills and a strong foundation in foundational subjects.

Beyond the classroom, Bluff Park Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school maintains a "student-first" philosophy, prioritizing social-emotional growth alongside traditional education. Through its dedicated faculty, active PTA, and various extracurricular programs, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that prepares young learners for success in middle school and beyond, all while fostering a sense of belonging within the historic Bluff Park neighborhood.

581

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bluff Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	466
Hispanic	32
Black	59
Asian	5
Two or More	19

White
466 (80.2 %)
Black
59 (10.2 %)
Hispanic
32 (5.5 %)
Two or More
19 (3.3 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hoover City
Phone:	(205)439-2800
Website:	http://www.hoovercityschools.net/bluffpark
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 5

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 102