BLAIR SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

123 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Blair South Elementary School, located at 1616 Butler St in Blair, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Blair Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing both academic development and social-emotional growth. By focusing on essential core subjects and community-building initiatives, the school aims to prepare children for the transition to middle school while maintaining strong ties to the local Blair community.

In addition to its academic curriculum, Blair South Elementary is known for its commitment to creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious and engaged learners. The faculty and staff prioritize personalized attention to help students reach their potential, often utilizing the resources of the surrounding Blair area to enrich the educational experience. As part of a smaller school district, the institution benefits from a collaborative environment where parents, teachers, and administrators work closely together to support student success and well-being.

123

Total Students

9.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLAIR SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	10
Two or More	9

White
104 (84.6 %)
Hispanic
10 (8.1 %)
Two or More
9 (7.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)426-2229
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	123
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 40