Bluff Elementary School

www.clinton.k12.ia.us/bluff.html

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bluff Elementary School, located at 1421 S Bluff Blvd in Clinton, Iowa, is a public primary school serving the local community as part of the Clinton Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills in reading, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, Bluff Elementary aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district framework that prioritizes technology integration and community involvement. Teachers and staff at Bluff Elementary work collaboratively to address the diverse needs of their student population, often utilizing small-group instruction and enrichment activities to ensure that every child reaches their potential. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school calendars, supply lists, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active presence through its official district webpage.

385

Total Students

33.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bluff Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	45
Black	50
Asian	2
Two or More	63
American Indian	2

White
223 (57.9 %)
Two or More
63 (16.4 %)
Black
50 (13.0 %)
Hispanic
45 (11.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Clinton Comm School District
Phone:	(563)242-1606
Website:	http://www.clinton.k12.ia.us/bluff.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 34

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 43