- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch shrank from 506 students in 2022-23 to 476 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 310410000516 · Blair, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 14.6:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Blair High School (681 students)
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch shrank from 506 students in 2022-23 to 476 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch 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
- This school
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch
481 students
- Deerfield Elem
Deerfield Elementary School
397 students
- Blair North El 172
Blair North Elementary School
172 students
- Blair South El 131
Blair South Elementary School
131 students
What this shows Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch compares
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,791
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
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.
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
District finance for Blair Community Schools reports $11,791 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~481 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), down 30.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.