Blairstown Elementary School

Summary:

Blairstown Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 430 students in grades PK-6 in Blairstown, New Jersey. The school is part of the Blairstown Elementary Township School District, which is ranked 462 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blairstown Elementary School faces several challenges, including below-average academic performance, with 3rd grade ELA proficiency rates of 27.6% compared to the state average of 42%. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of white students (82.33%) compared to the state, and its performance is particularly low for male students, white students, and students with special needs. Additionally, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.1% in 2017-2018 to 12.7% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as White Township Consolidated School, Fredon Township Elementary School, and Green Hills School, Blairstown Elementary School's performance is generally lower, with these schools having higher test scores and better overall rankings. Addressing the school's declining performance, increasing chronic absenteeism, and lack of diversity should be top priorities for the Blairstown Elementary Township School District to improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1 Sunset Hill Road
       Blairstown, NJ  07825


(908) 362-6111

District: Blairstown Elementary Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
863rd of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,951 Help


Students who attend Blairstown Elementary School usually attend:

High:    North Warren Regional School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  430

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.3%
Hispanic:
10.7%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blairstown Elementary School ranks worse than 64.3% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.71. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.3%), Hispanic (10.7%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blairstown Elementary School is 9.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blairstown Elementary School is $13,951.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Blairstown Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blairstown Elementary School 863rd of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Blairstown Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Blairstown Elementary Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Blairstown Elementary Township School District 462nd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blairstown Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Blairstown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.75 427th 1204 64.5%
2004 78.61 225th 1298 82.7%
2005 72.96 390th 1303 70.1%
2006 75.42 328th 1314 75.0%
2007 75.30 282nd 1329 78.8%
2008 68.54 501st 1338 62.6%
2009 65.30 559th 1346 58.5%
2010 60.51 651st 1354 51.9%
2011 65.09 596th 1360 56.2%
2012 64.82 600th 1363 56.0%
2013 67.73 547th 1367 60.0%
2014 58.90 678th 1363 50.3%
2015 50.18 721st 1357 46.9%
2016 44.61 787th 1346 41.5%
2017 48.55 739th 1352 45.3%
2018 40.83 852nd 1353 37.0%
2019 50.17 724th 1360 46.8%
2021 39.57 732nd 1317 44.4%
2022 45.04 731st 1345 45.7%
2023 35.71 863rd 1342 35.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Blairstown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.64 542nd 1001 45.9%
2019 61.77 322nd 1007 68.0%
2021 24.01 660th 868 24.0%
2022 20.96 752nd 949 20.8%
2023 27.51 651st 958 32.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blairstown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.33 825th 942 12.4%
2019 21.37 747th 948 21.2%
2023 20.11 737th 910 19.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Blairstown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.20 836th 1333 37.3%
2019 48.30 730th 1331 45.2%
2021 44.19 670th 1290 48.1%
2022 50.57 644th 1326 51.4%
2023 44.78 703rd 1318 46.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Blairstown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.07 797th 1334 40.3%
2019 52.42 661st 1335 50.5%
2021 37.50 739th 1297 43.0%
2022 40.60 756th 1324 42.9%
2023 28.47 934th 1315 29.0%
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Rank History for White students at Blairstown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.16 830th 1022 18.8%
2019 33.25 728th 1023 28.8%
2021 23.73 803rd 964 16.7%
2022 24.62 785th 976 19.6%
2023 16.26 855th 975 12.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, November 13, 2014

Open Quote I think Blairstowm Elementary school is an excellent school. I am having a hard time believing these results. I think the common core has hurt a lot of schools results, I feel this new math is also hurting the schools rating! It is ridiculous! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, March 21, 2013

Open Quote I have a Special Needs child and have found that my input in the welfare of my child has been ignored, that he is forced to take classes which he will not utilize in life where time could be better spent assisting him in learning basic fundamental skills. I find the Child Study Team completely uncooperative in listening to my concerns and spends more time wasting time instead of implementing classes truly essential to my childs growth. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Blairstown Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 689 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1989 699 1 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 707
1990 691 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 696
1991 667 2 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 681
1992 658 2 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1993 684 2 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1994 710 3 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1995 701 5 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 718
1996 701 5 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 718
1998 692 3 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1999 701 3 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 726
2000 680 3 13 9 2 n/a n/a 0 707
2001 692 3 6 7 2 n/a n/a 0 710
2002 720 4 19 10 2 n/a n/a 0 755
2003 720 4 19 10 2 n/a n/a 0 755
2004 715 5 19 10 1 n/a n/a 0 750
2005 725 3 8 14 1 n/a n/a 0 751
2006 700 9 13 22 0 n/a n/a 0 744
2007 686 14 11 25 0 n/a n/a 0 736
2008 694 15 14 29 0 n/a n/a 0 752
2009 663 17 11 29 0 1 0 0 721
2010 584 16 12 25 0 1 4 0 642
2011 577 9 8 28 2 0 0 0 624
2012 551 9 7 29 2 1 0 0 599
2013 505 7 8 29 1 1 3 0 554
2014 483 6 8 29 0 1 2 0 529
2015 482 7 8 36 0 1 10 0 544
2016 442 7 8 39 0 1 9 0 506
2017 420 5 6 37 0 1 10 0 479
2018 397 4 7 43 0 4 10 0 465
2019 397 3 5 42 0 3 12 0 462
2020 388 2 2 46 0 3 22 0 463
2021 339 0 1 40 0 3 20 0 403
2022 364 1 0 40 0 2 24 0 431
2023 354 4 0 46 1 2 23 0 430

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blairstown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 693 42.0 16.5 n/a
1989 707 46.0 15.3 n/a
1990 696 47.0 14.8 3
1991 681 47.0 14.4 4.1
1992 676 46.0 14.6 4.9
1993 704 47.0 15.0 5.8
1994 731 46.7 15.7 6.2
1995 718 45.8 15.7 6.3
1996 718 45.8 15.7 6.3
1998 712 45.3 15.7 5.2
1999 726 46.1 15.7 4.3
2000 707 47.6 14.9 5.9
2001 710 49.5 14.3 4.6
2002 755 51.9 14.5 4.6
2003 755 51.9 14.5 4.6
2004 750 50.3 14.9 5.1
2005 751 50.2 15.0 n/a
2006 744 50.1 14.9 5.4
2007 736 49.0 15.0 6.3
2008 752 43.0 17.5 7.8
2009 721 50.4 10.4 10.1
2010 642 37.0 17.3 11.7
2011 624 33.6 18.5 10.9
2012 599 48.3 12.4 13.4
2013 554 50.6 10.9 13.4
2014 529 46.7 11.3 13.4
2015 544 47.0 11.5 15.8
2016 506 48.0 10.5 14.6
2017 479 49.8 9.6 18.6
2018 465 46.8 9.9 15.7
2019 462 46.6 9.9 12.6
2020 463 41.9 11.0 13.6
2021 403 43.9 9.1 14.6
2022 431 41.9 10.2 12.5
2023 430 44.6 9.6 13.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blairstown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 693 42.0 16.5 n/a
1989 707 46.0 15.3 n/a
1990 696 47.0 14.8 3
1991 681 47.0 14.4 4.1
1992 676 46.0 14.6 4.9
1993 704 47.0 15.0 5.8
1994 731 46.7 15.7 6.2
1995 718 45.8 15.7 6.3
1996 718 45.8 15.7 6.3
1998 712 45.3 15.7 5.2
1999 726 46.1 15.7 4.3
2000 707 47.6 14.9 5.9
2001 710 49.5 14.3 4.6
2002 755 51.9 14.5 4.6
2003 755 51.9 14.5 4.6
2004 750 50.3 14.9 5.1
2005 751 50.2 15.0 n/a
2006 744 50.1 14.9 5.4
2007 736 49.0 15.0 6.3
2008 752 43.0 17.5 7.8
2009 721 50.4 10.4 10.1
2010 642 37.0 17.3 11.7
2011 624 33.6 18.5 10.9
2012 599 48.3 12.4 13.4
2013 554 50.6 10.9 13.4
2014 529 46.7 11.3 13.4
2015 544 47.0 11.5 15.8
2016 506 48.0 10.5 14.6
2017 479 49.8 9.6 18.6
2018 465 46.8 9.9 15.7
2019 462 46.6 9.9 12.6
2020 463 41.9 11.0 13.6
2021 403 43.9 9.1 14.6
2022 431 41.9 10.2 12.5
2023 430 44.6 9.6 13.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Blairstown Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $245 (1.8%) $13,706 (98.2%) $13,951

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blairstown Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 724th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 863rd of 1342 Elementary schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blairstown Elementary School)42.427.6
 14.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blairstown Elementary Township School District)42.427.6
 14.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blairstown Elementary School)51.732.5
 19.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Blairstown Elementary Township School District)51.732.5
 19.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blairstown Elementary School)60.236
 24.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Blairstown Elementary Township School District)60.236
 24.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blairstown Elementary School)42.738
 4.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Blairstown Elementary Township School District)42.738
 4.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blairstown Elementary School)6854.3
 13.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Blairstown Elementary Township School District)6854.3
 13.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blairstown Elementary School)42.332.6
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Blairstown Elementary Township School District)42.332.6
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Blairstown Elementary School)56.737.3
 19.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Blairstown Elementary Township School District)56.737.3
 19.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Blairstown Elementary School)46.328.8
 17.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Blairstown Elementary Township School District)46.328.8
 17.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students462430
 6.9%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian01
Asian50
 100%
Hispanic4246
 9.5%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White397354
 10.8%
Two or More Races1223
 91.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.6%13.7%
 1.2%


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Students at Blairstown Elementary School are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 430 students attended Blairstown Elementary School.

Students who attend Blairstown Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : North Warren Regional School

Blairstown Elementary School ranks 863rd of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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