Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John J Blair Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John J Blair Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John J Blair Elementary School's student population of 425 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John J Blair Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John J Blair Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1775 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
28%
20%
Black
10%
25%
White
49%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John J Blair Elementary School's ranking?
John J Blair Elementary School is ranked #1775 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are John J Blair Elementary School often compared to?
John J Blair Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ogden Elementary School, Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend John J Blair Elementary School?
425 students attend John J Blair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of John J Blair Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John J Blair Elementary School?
John J Blair Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does John J Blair Elementary School offer ?
John J Blair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John J Blair Elementary School part of?
John J Blair Elementary School is part of New Hanover County Schools School District.
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