Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blair Arbor Park Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Blair, NE, encompassing approximately 152.1 square miles. Families in the area can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.6 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest reach of 11.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blair Arbor Park Elementary School's student population of 494 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
494 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blair Arbor Park Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blair Arbor Park Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#188 out of 901 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blair Arbor Park Elementary School's ranking?
Blair Arbor Park Elementary School is ranked #188 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Blair Arbor Park Elementary School often compared to?
Blair Arbor Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Calhoun Elementary School, Wahoo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Blair Arbor Park Elementary School?
494 students attend Blair Arbor Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Blair Arbor Park Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blair Arbor Park Elementary School?
Blair Arbor Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blair Arbor Park Elementary School offer ?
Blair Arbor Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blair Arbor Park Elementary School part of?
Blair Arbor Park Elementary School is part of Blair Community Schools.
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