Serving 172 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 was ≥90% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 79%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥90%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥90%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
87%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
172 students attend Blair North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Blair North Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blair North Elementary School?
Blair North Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blair North Elementary School part of?
Blair North Elementary School is part of Blair Community Schools.
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