John J Blair Elementary

(910)350-2045

www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/blair/

451 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

451

Total Students

34.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John J Blair Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	138
Black	58
Asian	23
Two or More	44
American Indian	4

White
184 (40.8%)
Hispanic
138 (30.6%)
Black
58 (12.9%)
Two or More
44 (9.8%)
Asian
23 (5.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)

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:	New Hanover County Schools
Phone:	(910)350-2045
Website:	http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/blair/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	447
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John J Blair Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John J Blair Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	195	43.2%
Male	256	56.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)