Farrington Elem School
Bluford, IL
Grades K to 8 · 46 students
Public school
Bluford Grade School
Bluford, Illinois · Grades PreK to 8 · Bluford Unit School District 318
Public school
About Bluford Grade School
Bluford Grade School is a public school in Bluford, Illinois, serving pre-K through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 236 students enrolled. There are about 11.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (20 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a rural area 5 to 25 miles from an urban area, in Jefferson County. It is one of 2 schools in Bluford Unit School District 318. Families comparing options will find 2 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 901 6th St, Bluford, IL 62814 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (618) 732-8242 |
| School district | Bluford Unit School District 318 |
| Grades | PreK to 8 |
| Students (2024-25) | 236 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 20 |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Rural, distant, Jefferson County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170141706362). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Webber High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Bluford · 0.1 miOpdyke-Belle Rive Grade SchPublic · Grades PreK to 8Opdyke, IL · 4.9 miSummersville Grade SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Mount Vernon, IL · 6.7 miOrchardville Mennonite SchoolPrivate, Mennonite · Grades 1 to 10Keenes, IL · 7.8 miSpring Garden Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 4Mount Vernon, IL · 8.3 miFarrington Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 8Bluford · 8.4 miMVTHS East CampusPublic · Grades 9 to 12Mount Vernon, IL · 8.6 miWayne City Attendance CenterPublic · Grades PreK to 8Wayne City, IL · 8.8 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Bluford Grade School serve?
Bluford Grade School serves pre-K through grade 8.
How many students attend Bluford Grade School?
Bluford Grade School reported 236 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluford Grade School?
About 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 236 students and 20 teachers in federal data.
Is Bluford Grade School a public or charter school?
Bluford Grade School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Bluford Grade School in?
Bluford Grade School is part of Bluford Unit School District 318. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/bluford-unit-school-district-318/
Where is Bluford Grade School located?
Bluford Grade School is at 901 6th St, Bluford, IL 62814. The phone number is (618) 732-8242.
How many other schools are near Bluford Grade School?
There are 2 other schools within 5 miles of Bluford Grade School in our directory.
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Other public and charter schools in Bluford
Webber High School
Bluford, IL
Grades 9 to 12 · 134 students
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