Enrollment
202
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Traverse City, MI
Blair Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Blair Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263387007654
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blair Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools.
- #13 of 16
- schools in Traverse City · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Blair Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blair Elementary School ranks #13 of 16 schools in Traverse City, MI.
School address
District: Traverse City Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263387007654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blair Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blair Elementary School
Blair Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Traverse City, Michigan, enrolling 202 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, Blair Elementary School is leaner than roughly 92% of Michigan schools and 42% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 202 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 319 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #137.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Traverse City's public schools, it stands alongside The Greenspire School (93 students): Blair Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (10.1:1 vs 8.5:1).
Traverse City Area Public Schools also operates West Senior High (1,384 students) and Central High School (1,326 students) alongside Blair Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Blair Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 42% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 28% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 8% in Michigan - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,932
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Blair Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Traverse City Area Public Schools, which includes Blair Elementary School.
$12,932
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.6%
State 40.7%
Federal 10.7%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Grade School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blair Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Traverse City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~202 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Blair Elementary School
How many students attend Blair Elementary School?
Blair Elementary School has 202 students enrolled. It is a public school in Traverse City, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blair Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blair Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 42% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blair Elementary School?
69.3% of students at Blair Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blair Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blair Elementary School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Traverse City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blair Elementary School?
Blair Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blair Elementary School rank among schools in Traverse City?
By Resource Investment Index, Blair Elementary School ranks #13 of 16 schools in Traverse City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Traverse City on the city page.
Is Blair Elementary School a good school?
Blair Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan 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 Traverse City Area Public Schools?
Besides Blair Elementary School, Traverse City Area Public Schools also operates West Senior High (1,384 students), Central High School (1,326 students), and West Middle School (1,081 students). See the Traverse City Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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