Enrollment
131
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blair, NE
Blair South Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Blair South Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310410000088
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blair South Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Blair · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Blair South Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blair South Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Blair, NE.
School address
District: Blair Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310410000088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blair South Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blair South Elementary School
Blair South Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Blair, Nebraska, enrolling 131 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 131 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 126 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #120, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 524 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Blair Community Schools spends $11,181 per pupil, 37% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Blair Community Schools also operates Blair High School (681 students) and Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School (494 students) alongside Blair South 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 South Elementary School compares
Blair South Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 47% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
131
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Blair South Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blair Community Schools, which includes Blair South Elementary School.
$11,181
Per student
-37%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.4%
State 12.9%
Federal 9.8%
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 South Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blair High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deerfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blair North Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blair South Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- 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
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~131 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Blair South Elementary School
How many students attend Blair South Elementary School?
Blair South Elementary School has 131 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blair, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blair South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blair South Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blair South Elementary School?
16.3% of students at Blair South Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blair South Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blair South Elementary School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Blair, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blair South Elementary School?
Blair South Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 South Elementary School rank among schools in Blair?
By Resource Investment Index, Blair South Elementary School ranks #2 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.
Is Blair South Elementary School a good school?
Blair South Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska 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 Community Schools?
Besides Blair South 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.
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