Blair Arbor Park Elementary in Blair, NE

At a glance

Reported students

494

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

38.15

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Nebraska elementary enrollment

91st percentile

Compared with 530 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

481

Blair Arbor Park Elementary: 494 reported students.

State peer staffing position

45th percentile

12.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. 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: 468
Teachers (FTE): 31
Student–teacher ratio: 15.1:1

What the reported data says about Blair Arbor Park Elementary

Blair Arbor Park Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Blair. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Blair Community Schools. NCES reports 494 students for 2024–25.

Among 530 elementary schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 286 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, close to the Nebraska median of 13.4:1 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 (88.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.3%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Blair Arbor Park Elementary

1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.15 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.9%
Students with disabilities: 11.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 27.7%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0.1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White88.3%
Hispanic8.3%
Black0.2%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.8%

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

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Blair Deerfield Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

397 reported students

Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch

Middle · Grades 06–08

481 reported students

Blair High School

High · Grades 09–12

681 reported students

Blair South Preschool

Other · Grades PK–PK

131 reported students

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Public schools near Blair Arbor Park Elementary

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
Blair Deerfield Elementary Elementary · Blair Community Schools	PK–05	397	0.6 mi
Blair High School High · Blair Community Schools	09–12	681	0.7 mi
Blair South Preschool Other · Blair Community Schools	PK–PK	131	0.9 mi
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch Middle · Blair Community Schools	06–08	481	1 mi
Fort Calhoun Jr-Sr High School High · Fort Calhoun Community Schs	07–12	382	8.3 mi
Fort Calhoun Elementary School Elementary · Fort Calhoun Community Schs	PK–06	460	8.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Blair Arbor Park Elementary

What grades does Blair Arbor Park Elementary serve?

Blair Arbor Park Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Blair Community Schools.

How many students attend Blair Arbor Park Elementary?

Blair Arbor Park Elementary reported 494 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 530 Nebraska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 468 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Blair Arbor Park Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 494 students and 38.15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Blair Arbor Park Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?

Blair Arbor Park Elementary is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Blair Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Blair Arbor Park Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

27.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Blair Arbor Park Elementary in?

Blair Arbor Park Elementary is part of Blair Community Schools, based in Blair, NE, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Blair Arbor Park Elementary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Blair Deerfield Elementary (0.6 mi), Blair High School (0.7 mi), Blair South Preschool (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.