- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Blair South Elementary School grew from 123 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.5 → 3.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 310410000088 · Blair, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
131 enr · 14.6:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Blair High School (681 students)
Blair South Elementary School grew from 123 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 9.5 → 3.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Blair South 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
- Blair North El 172
Blair North Elementary School
172 students
- This school 131
Blair South Elementary School
131 students
What this shows Blair South Elementary School reports 131 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blair South Elementary School compares
Blair South Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,791
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 + 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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~131 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 123 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), up 7.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.