BLAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Blair Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Traverse City Area Public Schools school district, located in TRAVERSE CITY, MI with about 249 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Blair Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Blair Elementary School is a public school located in Traverse City, Michigan, and serves as part of the Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) district. The school is situated on Sawyer Road and provides a foundational educational environment for students in the surrounding community, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing children for their transition to middle school. As a member of the TCAPS system, Blair Elementary benefits from the resources, curriculum standards, and administrative support of one of the largest school districts in Northern Michigan.

The school is known for fostering a collaborative community atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and student participation in a variety of learning activities. With a commitment to the TCAPS mission of providing excellence in education, Blair Elementary emphasizes personalized learning and the use of modern technology to support classroom instruction. Families interested in enrollment, specific grade-level programs, or district policies can find comprehensive information through the official TCAPS website at TCAPS.net.

For more information, contact Blair Elementary School at (231) 933-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1625 SAWYER RD
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684-9339
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BLAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TRAVERSE CITY, MI with about 249 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
249
Teachers:
22.75
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 249 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BLAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
85.5%
Hispanic/Latino
8.0%
Asian
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.6%
Two or more races
1.2%
Black or African American
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%

Female
45.4%
Male
54.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.