Blair Elementary School
Tel:
(262)970-1405
- Blair Elementary School serves 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
Top Placements
Blair Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Blair Elementary School's student population of 352 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 352 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Blair Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Blair Elementary School is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1764 out of 2,027 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 74% | 12% |
| Black | 4% | 9% |
| White | 18% | 70% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waukesha School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Blair Elementary School is eAchieve Academy - Wisconsin (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Butler Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Waukesha Butler Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 909 students
0.3 miles
310 N Hine Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262)970-2905 0.3 6-8 909 - Waukesha eAchieve Academy - Wisconsin Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 765 students
0.8 miles
222 Maple Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262)970-1038 0.8 K-12 765 - Waukesha Eachieve Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 81 students
0.8 miles
222 Maple Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262)970-1069 0.8 K-5 81 - Waukesha Hawthorne Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 249 students
0.8 miles
1111 Maitland Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262)970-1605 0.8 PK-5 249 - Waukesha Les Paul Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 679 students
0.8 miles
400 N Grand Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262)970-3105 0.8 6-8 679
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