Serving 81 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Blair West Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
81 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥80%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥80%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
22%
Black
3%
7%
White
85%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% NE state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% NE state average).
How many students attend Blair West Elementary School?
81 students attend Blair West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Blair West Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blair West Elementary School?
Blair West Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blair West Elementary School offer ?
Blair West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Blair West Elementary School part of?
Blair West Elementary School is part of Blair Community Schools School District.
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