- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blair, NE
Blair North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Blair North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310410000087
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blair North Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Blair · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Blair North Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blair North Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Blair, NE.
School address
District: Blair Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310410000087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
172 on latest CCD 310410000087 · Blair, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 12.3:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Blair High School (681 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 schools in Blair. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Blair North Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blair High Sch
Blair High School
681 students
- Blair Arbor Pa
Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School
494 students
- Gerald Otte Bl
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch
481 students
- Deerfield Elem
Deerfield Elementary School
397 students
- This school 172
Blair North Elementary School
172 students
- Blair South El 131
Blair South Elementary School
131 students
What this shows Blair North Elementary School reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blair North Elementary School compares
Blair North Elementary School vs Nebraska and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 27% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
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 North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blair High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deerfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blair South Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blair North Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other 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 (~172 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blair North Elementary School
How many students attend Blair North Elementary School?
Blair North Elementary School has 172 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blair, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blair North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blair North Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 22% 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 North Elementary School?
22.7% of students at Blair North Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blair North Elementary School?
Blair North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 North Elementary School rank among schools in Blair?
By Resource Investment Index, Blair North Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 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 schools in Blair on the city page.
What other schools are in Blair Community Schools?
Besides Blair North Elementary School, Blair Community Schools also operates Blair High School (681 students), Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School (494 students), and Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch (481 students). See the Blair Community Schools district page for the complete list.