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Blair Elementary School

1625 Sawyer Rd
Traverse City, MI 49685
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blair Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blair Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Blair Elementary School's student population of 205 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

Blair Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blair Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1551 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
35%
40-44%
45%
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
82%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blair Elementary School's ranking?
Blair Elementary School is ranked #1551 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Blair Elementary School often compared to?
Blair Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Grade School, Cherry Knoll Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Blair Elementary School?
205 students attend Blair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Blair Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blair Elementary School?
Blair Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blair Elementary School offer ?
Blair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Blair Elementary School part of?
Blair Elementary School is part of Traverse City Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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