Serving 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John J Blair Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John J Blair Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
John J Blair Elementary School's student population of 455 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
John J Blair Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John J Blair Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1713 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
26%
21%
Black
11%
25%
White
48%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John J Blair Elementary School's ranking?
John J Blair Elementary School is ranked #1713 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are John J Blair Elementary School often compared to?
John J Blair Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elementary School, Ogden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend John J Blair Elementary School?
455 students attend John J Blair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of John J Blair Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John J Blair Elementary School?
John J Blair Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does John J Blair Elementary School offer ?
John J Blair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John J Blair Elementary School part of?
John J Blair Elementary School is part of New Hanover County Schools School District.
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