Serving 202 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blair Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blair Elementary School serves the southern part of Traverse City, MI, covering an area of approximately 21.3 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blair Elementary School's student population of 202 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
202 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Blair Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blair Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1551 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blair Elementary School's ranking?
Blair Elementary School is ranked #1551 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Blair Elementary School often compared to?
Blair Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Grade School, Cherry Knoll Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Blair Elementary School?
202 students attend Blair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Blair Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blair Elementary School?
Blair Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Blair Elementary School offer ?
Blair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Blair Elementary School part of?
Blair Elementary School is part of Traverse City Area School District.
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