Serving 618 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bluff Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
 - Enrollment: 618 students
 - Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
 - Minority Enrollment: 24%
 - Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
 - Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
 - Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
 - Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
 - Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
 
Top Rankings
Bluff Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Bluff Park Elementary School's student population of 618 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Bluff Park Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluff Park Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
14%
32%
White
76%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluff Park Elementary School's ranking?
Bluff Park Elementary School is ranked #27 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Bluff Park Elementary School often compared to?
Bluff Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hall Kent Elementary School, Green Valley Elementary School, Trace Crossings Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Bluff Park Elementary School?
618 students attend Bluff Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bluff Park Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bluff Park Elementary School?
Bluff Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bluff Park Elementary School offer ?
Bluff Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bluff Park Elementary School part of?
Bluff Park Elementary School is part of Hoover City School District.
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