BLOOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bloomer Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Council Bluffs Comm School District school district, located in Council Bluffs, IA with about 426 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Bloomer Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bloomer Elementary School, located at 210 S 7th Street in Council Bluffs, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Council Bluffs Community School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and leveraging modern teaching strategies, Bloomer aims to prepare its elementary-aged students for success as they transition to higher grade levels.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character building. The staff at Bloomer works closely with families to cultivate a sense of belonging and school pride, often hosting events and programs that encourage parent engagement. With its central location in the Council Bluffs area, the school serves as a vital neighborhood hub, dedicated to providing equitable educational opportunities and encouraging a lifelong love of learning in all its students.

For more information, contact Bloomer Elementary School at (712) 328-6519 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

210 S 7th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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BLOOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Council Bluffs, IA with about 426 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
426
Teachers:
30.99
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 426 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BLOOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
73.7%
Hispanic/Latino
14.1%
Black or African American
7.0%
Two or more races
3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.6%
Asian
0.5%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.