BLAIR SOUTH PRESCHOOL

BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
1616 BUTLER ST
BLAIR, NE 68008
131 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
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.
131
Total Students
3.7
Full-Time Teachers
35.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    111 (84.7%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (7.6%)
  • Two or More
    9 (6.9%)
  • Black
    1 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
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 - Pre-K
Total Students: 131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 35.1
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
Pre-Kindergarten 131
Gender Ratio