Bluffview Elem School

905 Bluffview Elementary Ln
Dupo, IL 62239

511 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Bluffview Elementary School, located at 905 Bluffview Lane in Dupo, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Dupo Community Unit School District 196. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. By focusing on foundational skills in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle and high school levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Bluffview Elementary is integrated into the close-knit community of Dupo, emphasizing the importance of student character development and social-emotional growth. The school prioritizes active parent-teacher involvement and provides a variety of resources to ensure that every student has access to the tools necessary for their individual success. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education, Bluffview strives to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive atmosphere that encourages lifelong learning and curiosity.

511

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bluffview Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	411
Hispanic	26
Black	47
Two or More	27

White
411 (80.4 %)
Black
47 (9.2 %)
Two or More
27 (5.3 %)
Hispanic
26 (5.1 %)

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:	Comm Unit School District No 196
Phone:	(618)286-3311
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 66

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 68