- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jefferson City, MO
Blair Oaks Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Blair Oaks Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290993000294
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blair Oaks Elem. earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Jefferson City · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 6.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Blair Oaks Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blair Oaks Elem. ranks #1 of 3 schools in Jefferson City, MO.
School address
District: Blair Oaks R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 290993000294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Blair Oaks Elem. grew from 218 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 290993000294 · Jefferson City, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 13.2:1 · 6.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Blair Oaks High (421 students)
Blair Oaks Elem. grew from 218 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Blair Oaks Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blair Oaks Hig
Blair Oaks High
421 students
- Blair Oaks Mid
Blair Oaks Middle School
290 students
- Blair Oaks Int
Blair Oaks Intermediate
228 students
- This school
Blair Oaks Elem.
224 students
What this shows Blair Oaks Elem. reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blair Oaks Elem. compares
Blair Oaks Elem. is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.4% | ▼ 86% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,333
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Blair Oaks Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Blair Oaks R-Ii reports $11,333 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blair Oaks Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Oaks High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blair Oaks Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blair Oaks Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blair Oaks Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blair Oaks Elem.
How many students attend Blair Oaks Elem.?
Blair Oaks Elem. has 224 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jefferson City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blair Oaks Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Blair Oaks Elem. is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blair Oaks Elem.?
6.4% of students at Blair Oaks Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blair Oaks Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Blair Oaks Elem. is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Jefferson City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blair Oaks Elem.?
Blair Oaks Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Oaks Elem. rank among schools in Jefferson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Blair Oaks Elem. ranks #1 of 3 schools in Jefferson City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jefferson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Blair Oaks R-Ii?
Besides Blair Oaks Elem., Blair Oaks R-Ii also operates Blair Oaks High (421 students), Blair Oaks Middle School (290 students), and Blair Oaks Intermediate (228 students). See the Blair Oaks R-Ii district page for the complete list.