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#139 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 6% in state

Blair Oaks Elem.

Elementary School · Blair Oaks R-ii · Jefferson City, MO

A Blair Oaks R-ii elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6124 FALCON LN, Jefferson City, MO 65101

  • Math 72% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2021)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+1.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendImproving
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$11,333
Chronic Absenteeism5.5%

Students at Blair Oaks Elem. score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency72%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 25 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 75% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

11%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Blair Oaks Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,394/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jefferson City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,013

Median home value

$234,600

Median rent

$770/mo

College educated

30.8%

Homeownership

65.9%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Stanislaus SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–80.3 mi152Compare →
Moreau Heights Elem.Enrollment path unverified4.2K–54.1 mi298Compare →
Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–84.3 mi50Compare →
Moreau Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–34.8 mi25Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Blair Oaks R-ii

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$11,333NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Blair Oaks Elem. is listed in BLAIR OAKS R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blair Oaks Elem.

Blair Oaks Elem. is a public elementary school in Jefferson City, MO, part of Blair Oaks R-ii, serving approximately 236 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blair Oaks Elem.

What grades does Blair Oaks Elem. serve?

Blair Oaks Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.

How many students attend Blair Oaks Elem.?

Blair Oaks Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blair Oaks Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Blair Oaks Elem. is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blair Oaks Elem. rank in MO?

Blair Oaks Elem. ranks #139 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Blair Oaks Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Blair Oaks Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Blair Oaks Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blair Oaks Elem. has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Blair Oaks Elem. a charter school?

No, Blair Oaks Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Blair Oaks Elem. a Title I school?

No, Blair Oaks Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blair Oaks Elem.?

11.0% of students at Blair Oaks Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
236
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Cole County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.5%
Area population (ZIP 65101)
29,777
Area average commute
18.5 min
Area median age
37.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 65101; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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