- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jefferson City, MO
Blair Oaks Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Blair Oaks Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290993003393
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blair Oaks Intermediate earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Jefferson City · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Blair Oaks Intermediate has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blair Oaks Intermediate ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Jefferson City, MO.
School address
District: Blair Oaks R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 290993003393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Blair Oaks Intermediate shrank from 255 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 290993003393 · Jefferson City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 13.4:1 · 8.2% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Blair Oaks High (421 students)
Blair Oaks Intermediate shrank from 255 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Blair Oaks Intermediate 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
- This school
Blair Oaks Intermediate
228 students
- Blair Oaks Ele
Blair Oaks Elem.
224 students
What this shows Blair Oaks Intermediate reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blair Oaks Intermediate compares
Blair Oaks Intermediate is a shrinking 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 82% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in Missouri - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.1%
African American 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Blair Oaks Intermediate is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Intermediate 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 Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blair Oaks Intermediate'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
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blair Oaks Intermediate
How many students attend Blair Oaks Intermediate?
Blair Oaks Intermediate has 228 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jefferson City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blair Oaks Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Blair Oaks Intermediate is 13.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blair Oaks Intermediate?
8.2% of students at Blair Oaks Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blair Oaks Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Blair Oaks Intermediate is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Jefferson City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blair Oaks Intermediate?
Blair Oaks Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Jefferson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Blair Oaks Intermediate ranks #1 of 10 elementary 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 elementary schools in Jefferson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Blair Oaks R-Ii?
Besides Blair Oaks Intermediate, Blair Oaks R-Ii also operates Blair Oaks High (421 students), Blair Oaks Middle School (290 students), and Blair Oaks Elem. (224 students). See the Blair Oaks R-Ii district page for the complete list.