Very Good
#346 of 967 schools in NE
Top 36% in state
Blair Arbor Park Elementary
Elementary School · Blair Community Schools · Blair, NE
A Blair Community Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1717 ADAMS ST PO BOX 288, Blair, NE 68008
- Math 60% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blair Arbor Park Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 59% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Blair Arbor Park Elementary 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated861/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blair), 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
$86,905
Median home value
$254,900
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
39.3%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Deerfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Blair South PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK | 0.9 mi | 130 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Blair Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,791NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blair Arbor Park Elementary is listed in BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blair Arbor Park Elementary
Blair Arbor Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Blair, NE, part of Blair Community Schools, serving approximately 521 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #346 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blair Arbor Park Elementary
What grades does Blair Arbor Park Elementary serve?
Blair Arbor Park Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Blair Arbor Park Elementary?
Blair Arbor Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blair Arbor Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blair Arbor Park Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blair Arbor Park Elementary rank in NE?
Blair Arbor Park Elementary ranks #346 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Blair Arbor Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Blair Arbor Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Arbor Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blair Arbor Park Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Blair Arbor Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Blair Arbor Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blair Arbor Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Blair Arbor Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blair Arbor Park Elementary?
30.7% of students at Blair Arbor Park Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 521
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.0%
- Phone
- (402) 426-2735
- Area population (ZIP 68008)
- 12,906
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 68008; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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