At a glance
Reported students
202
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
364.5
Blair Elementary School: 202 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 221
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.84
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.3:1
What the reported data says about Blair Elementary School
Blair Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Traverse City. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Traverse City Area Public Schools. NCES reports 202 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, below the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (83.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.9%). English learners represent 10.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 31.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Blair Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.03 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 31.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.13
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.2%
- Hispanic7.9%
- Black2.5%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Traverse City Area Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Courtade Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
215 reported students
Traverse Heights Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
245 reported students
Silver Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
286 reported students
TCAPS Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
331 reported students
Cherry Knoll Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
333 reported students
Long Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
364 reported students
Public schools near Blair Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake Elementary School Elementary · Traverse City Area Public Schools | PK–05 | 286 | 2.5 mi |
| TCAPS Montessori School Elementary · Traverse City Area Public Schools | PK–08 | 331 | 5.9 mi |
| Westwoods Elementary School Elementary · Traverse City Area Public Schools | PK–05 | 365 | 5.9 mi |
| Long Lake Elementary School Elementary · Traverse City Area Public Schools | PK–05 | 364 | 6.5 mi |
| Cherry Knoll Elementary School Elementary · Traverse City Area Public Schools | PK–05 | 333 | 6.8 mi |
| Traverse Heights Elem School Elementary · Traverse City Area Public Schools | PK–05 | 245 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Blair Elementary School
What grades does Blair Elementary School serve?
Blair Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Traverse City Area Public Schools.
How many students attend Blair Elementary School?
Blair Elementary School reported 202 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 221 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Blair Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 202 students and 18.03 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Blair Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Blair Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Traverse City Area Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Blair Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Blair Elementary School in?
Blair Elementary School is part of Traverse City Area Public Schools, based in Traverse City, MI, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Blair Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Silver Lake Elementary School (2.5 mi), TCAPS Montessori School (5.9 mi), Westwoods Elementary School (5.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.