Bluffton Elementary School

534 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bluffton Elementary School, located at 102 S. Jackson St. in Bluffton, Ohio, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, catering to students in the primary grade levels within the Bluffton Exempted Village School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and focused learning environment that emphasizes strong academic foundations and personal development. By integrating core curriculum standards with a commitment to the success of each individual student, the school plays a vital role in preparing young learners for their transition to the middle school level.

Beyond its academic focus, the school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Bluffton. It benefits from the district’s reputation for excellence and community involvement, providing students with a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work closely together. With its central location and dedicated faculty, Bluffton Elementary is committed to cultivating a safe, engaging, and enriching educational experience that helps students build the confidence and skills necessary for long-term academic success.

534

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bluffton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	484
Hispanic	31
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	13

White
484 (90.6%)
Hispanic
31 (5.8%)
Two or More
13 (2.4%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)

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:	Bluffton Exempted Village
Phone:	(419)358-7951
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 90

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 107