Mary Blair Elementary School
Tel:
(970)613-6400
- Mary Blair Elementary School serves 326 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Mary Blair Elementary School's student population of 326 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 326 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mary Blair Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mary Blair Elementary School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #771 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 70% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Thompson R-2J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mary Blair Elementary School is Loveland High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Conrad Ball Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Loveland Conrad Ball Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 553 students
0.1 miles
2660 North Monroe Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970)613-7300 0.1 6-8 553 - Loveland Monroe Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 227 students
0.9 miles
1500 Monroe Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970)613-6500 0.9 K-5 227 - Loveland Stansberry Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 199 students
0.9 miles
407 East 42nd Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970)613-6800 0.9 K-5 199 - Loveland Lincoln Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 213 students
1.2 miles
3312 North Douglas Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970)613-6220 1.2 K-5 213 - Loveland Loveland High School Grades: 9-12 | 1617 students
1.2 miles
920 West 29th Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970)613-5200 1.2 9-12 1617
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