BLUFORD GRADE SCHOOL

Bluford Grade School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bluford Unit School District 318 school district, located in Bluford, IL with about 262 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 17 teachers, Bluford Grade School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Bluford Grade School is a public PK–8 institution located in the small village of Bluford, Illinois, serving as a central educational hub for the local community. As a member of the Bluford Unit School District 318, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction for students from early childhood through the middle school years. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, rural educational environment that emphasizes individualized attention and community involvement, helping to prepare students for the transition to the high school level.

The school operates within a district that prioritizes academic growth and the cultivation of a supportive learning culture. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, Bluford Grade School aims to address the specific developmental needs of its learners while integrating essential core subjects. The facility on 6th Street serves as a focal point for the town, reflecting the district's ongoing commitment to providing accessible, quality public education to families in Jefferson County.

For more information, contact Bluford Grade School at (618) 732-8242 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.