Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blair Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
68%
14%
Black
4%
9%
White
24%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
How many students attend Blair Elementary School?
304 students attend Blair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Blair Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blair Elementary School?
Blair Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blair Elementary School offer ?
Blair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Blair Elementary School part of?
Blair Elementary School is part of Waukesha School District.
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