JOHN J BLAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

John J Blair Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the New Hanover County Schools school district, located in Wilmington, NC with about 581 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, John J Blair Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

John J. Blair Elementary School is a public school located in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving students as part of the New Hanover County Schools district. Situated in a residential area near the Intracoastal Waterway, the school emphasizes a foundational approach to education, focusing on building strong academic skills in reading, mathematics, and science while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for its diverse student body.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success through a combination of rigorous curriculum standards and community-focused initiatives. By integrating technology into the classroom and promoting parental involvement, Blair Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With its commitment to holistic growth, the school plays an active role in the local Wilmington community, ensuring that each child has access to the resources and guidance necessary for their elementary development.

For more information, contact John J Blair Elementary at (910) 350-2045 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

416 Edgewater Club Road
Wilmington, NC 28411
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JOHN J BLAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wilmington, NC with about 581 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
581
Teachers:
37.9
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 581 students

White
66.3%
Hispanic/Latino
17.4%
Black or African American
7.9%
Two or more races
5.0%
Asian
3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

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.