Enrollment
494
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School
Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Blair, Nebraska, enrolling 494 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 494 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 150 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #100.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 494 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Blair Community Schools spends $11,181 per pupil, 37% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Blair Community Schools also operates Blair High School (681 students) and Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch (481 students) alongside Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School compares
Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blair Community Schools, which includes Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School.
$11,181
Per student
-37%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.4%
State 12.9%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~494 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School a good school?
Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Nebraska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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