Enrollment
481
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blair, NE
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch
Federal NCES profile for Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 310410000516
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Blair · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Blair, NE.
School address
District: Blair Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310410000516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.6%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Blair, Nebraska, enrolling 481 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 18.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 481 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 149 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch.
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 Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch compares
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch 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 | 18.6% | ▼ 40% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 17% | - | - |
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.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 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 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blair Community Schools, which includes Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch.
$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 Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deerfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blair North Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blair South Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch'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
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle 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 (~481 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch
How many students attend Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch?
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch has 481 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blair, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch 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 Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch?
18.6% of students at Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch?
The largest demographic group at Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Blair, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch?
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch rank among public schools in Blair?
By Resource Investment Index, Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch ranks #2 of 6 public 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 public schools in Blair on the city page.
Is Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch a good school?
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch earns 54/100 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 Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch, Blair Community Schools also operates Blair High School (681 students), Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School (494 students), and Deerfield Elementary School (397 students). See the Blair Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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