Serving 750 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bluffton-harrison Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 750 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bluffton-harrison Elementary School's student population of 750 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
750 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
A place where we work hard, do our best, be good to each other, and be safe.
School Rankings
Bluffton-harrison Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluffton-harrison Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#725 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
81%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluffton-harrison Elementary School's ranking?
Bluffton-harrison Elementary School is ranked #725 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Bluffton-harrison Elementary School often compared to?
Bluffton-harrison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waynedale Elementary School, Lancaster Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Bluffton-harrison Elementary School?
750 students attend Bluffton-harrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Bluffton-harrison Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bluffton-harrison Elementary School?
Bluffton-harrison Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bluffton-harrison Elementary School offer ?
Bluffton-harrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bluffton-harrison Elementary School part of?
Bluffton-harrison Elementary School is part of MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District.
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