Enrollment
228
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blair Oaks Intermediate compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blair Oaks Intermediate
Blair Oaks Intermediate is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Jefferson City, Missouri, enrolling 228 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.2% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Missouri average.
With 228 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 84 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment) (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Blair Oaks R-Ii spends $9,764 per pupil, 24% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Blair Oaks R-Ii also operates Blair Oaks High (421 students) and Blair Oaks Middle School (290 students) alongside Blair Oaks Intermediate.
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 Oaks Intermediate compares
Blair Oaks Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,764
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blair Oaks R-Ii, which includes Blair Oaks Intermediate.
$9,764
Per student
-24%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.1%
State 39.9%
Federal 7.9%
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 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
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~228 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Blair Oaks Intermediate a good school?
Blair Oaks Intermediate earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 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.
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