B
Good
74/100

Bluffton Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 102 S Jackson St, Bluffton, OH 45817
Overall
B
74/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.8 grade levels above the U.S. average · 90th percentile in Ohio
Growth
C
Students gain 0.61 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 33rd percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Ohio for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Ohio schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

74
Repit Score
out of 100
554
Students
enrolled
17.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%90/1001.8 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%33/100Students gain 0.61 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.45 in 2009–19; 5th percentile in Ohio (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Ohio. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency87% (+25 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency90% (+31 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Ohio state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White87%92%reading +12 pts, math +14 pts88th percentile (list)
Low-income75%85%reading +18 pts, math +26 pts92nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 102 S Jackson St
City Bluffton
ZIP Code 45817
District 3904521
NCES School ID 390452102124
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 45817

Understanding the community around Bluffton Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $82,732
Per Capita Income $39,356
Poverty Rate 0.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.6%
High School or Higher 98.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $185,200
Median Rent $836
Owner-Occupied 85.1%
Renter-Occupied 14.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bluffton Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 90.4%
Hispanic/Latino 4.7%
Two or More Races 3.4%
Black 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 554
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bluffton Elementary School?
Bluffton Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 74 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bluffton Elementary School?
Bluffton Elementary School has 554 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1.
What grades does Bluffton Elementary School serve?
Bluffton Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bluffton Elementary School receive per student?
Bluffton Elementary School receives $11,042 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bluffton Elementary School in 45817 ▼
Avg Home Value
$280,014
Avg Monthly Rent
$936
1-Year Change
+8.8%
% Renters
14.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026