Bluff Elementary School

Bluff Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1421 S Bluff Blvd,  Clinton, IA
Clinton Community School District
3.4
391 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mark Bloom
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.1%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
76.4%
Science
48.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
391:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
57.9%
Two or more races
16.4%
Black
13%
Hispanic
11.7%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/22/2025
My Kids have been at the school for 2-3weeks. One of my children was punched in the forehead with nothing more than a forced apology and my other kid was pushed down on the playground. Because in both instances the main teacher was not informed nothing was done. When I contacted the principal severa...
1.0 parent
10/10/2016
My kindergarten son is being bullied and the teacher of the after school program tells him to just deal with it now mind you he is 5 so he deals with it by retaliating. Now they want to speak with me
5.0 teacher
1/10/2015
Outstanding, caring staff. Teachers work super well together to meet students' needs. Very positive learning environment.
5.0 parent
10/12/2010
my child is in this school and they do a wonderful job @ working with him to acheive his goals

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Bluff Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Clinton, IA and is served by the Clinton Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 391 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Bluff Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Clinton High School, Prince of Peace Catholic School, Prince of Peace Catholic Academy, and more. Learn more about what Clinton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bluff Elementary School.

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