BLUFF CREEK ELEMENTARY

bce.district112.org/

462 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bluff Creek Elementary, located in Chanhassen, Minnesota, is a prominent school within the Eastern Carver County School District (District 112). The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. Serving a diverse population of elementary-aged children, Bluff Creek focuses on preparing students for success through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for creative and critical thinking.

The school is highly regarded for its dedicated faculty and its active partnership with families to enhance the student experience. By leveraging the resources of District 112, Bluff Creek provides various programs designed to meet individual student needs and encourages community involvement. With its focus on building a strong foundation for lifelong learning, the school remains a focal point for families in the Chanhassen area who are looking for a nurturing and high-achieving educational setting.

462

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLUFF CREEK ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	66
Black	15
Asian	24
Two or More	26
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
329 (71.2%)
Hispanic
66 (14.3%)
Two or More
26 (5.6%)
Asian
24 (5.2%)
Black
15 (3.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	EASTERN CARVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL
Phone:	(952)556-6600
Website:	http://bce.district112.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 90