Serving 154 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Blair North Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 79%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blair North Elementary School's student population of 154 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blair North Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥90%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥90%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
86%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Blair North Elementary School often compared to?
Blair North Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blair South Elementary School, Deerfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% NE state average).
How many students attend Blair North Elementary School?
154 students attend Blair North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Blair North Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blair North Elementary School?
Blair North Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blair North Elementary School offer ?
Blair North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Blair North Elementary School part of?
Blair North Elementary School is part of Blair Community Schools School District.
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