- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blair, NE
Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 310410000085
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Blair · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 79% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Blair, NE.
School address
District: Blair Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310410000085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School grew from 475 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 310410000085 · Blair, NE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 15.9:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Blair High School (681 students)
Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School grew from 475 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blair High Sch
Blair High School
681 students
- This school
Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School
494 students
- Gerald Otte Bl
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch
481 students
- Deerfield Elem
Deerfield Elementary School
397 students
- Blair North El 172
Blair North Elementary School
172 students
- Blair South El 131
Blair South Elementary School
131 students
What this shows Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School compares
Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 39% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,791
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blair Community Schools reports $11,791 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blair High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deerfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blair North Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blair South Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School
How many students attend Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School?
Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School has 494 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blair, NE. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School is 15.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School?
18.7% of students at Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Blair, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School?
Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School rank among public schools in Blair?
By Resource Investment Index, Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Blair, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Blair on the city page.
What other schools are in Blair Community Schools?
Besides Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School, Blair Community Schools also operates Blair High School (681 students), Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch (481 students), and Deerfield Elementary School (397 students). See the Blair Community Schools district page for the complete list.