Blair-Taylor Elementary

Summary:

Blair-Taylor Elementary is a public elementary school serving 305 students in grades PK-5 in Blair, Wisconsin. The school is part of the Blair-Taylor School District, which is ranked 326 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blair-Taylor Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average compared to other schools in the state. The school's test scores on the Forward Exam are generally below the state averages across grade levels and subject areas, with the exception of 5th grade math. In comparison, nearby schools like Melrose-Mindoro Elementary and Ettrick Elementary have stronger test score performance, often exceeding the state averages. Additionally, Blair-Taylor Elementary has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.8% in 2018-2019 to 10.8% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Whitehall Memorial Elementary.

Despite higher per-student spending compared to some nearby schools, Blair-Taylor Elementary's academic performance remains below average, suggesting a need to evaluate the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and spending priorities. The school's high free/reduced lunch rate, ranging from 47.2% to 52.79% in recent years, indicates a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, but its test scores and other metrics lag behind nearby schools with even higher poverty levels, suggesting potential equity issues in resource allocation or instructional practices. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for Blair-Taylor Elementary to improve its performance and better serve its community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 N31024 Elland Rd
       Blair, WI  54616


(608) 989-9835

District: Blair-Taylor School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
613th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,782 Help


Students who attend Blair-Taylor Elementary usually attend:

High:    Blair-Taylor Middle/High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  307

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.9%
Hispanic:
6.5%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blair-Taylor Elementary ranks worse than 57.8% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.35. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (89.9%), Hispanic (6.5%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blair-Taylor Elementary is 12.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blair-Taylor Elementary is $13,782.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blair-Taylor Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Blair-Taylor Elementary 613th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Blair-Taylor Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Blair-Taylor School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Blair-Taylor School District 326th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blair-Taylor Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Blair-Taylor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.56 256th 633 59.6%
2005 76.52 120th 632 81.0%
2006 56.84 400th 712 43.8%
2008 51.67 623rd 1021 39.0%
2009 60.23 472nd 1030 54.2%
2010 56.62 557th 1045 46.7%
2011 48.56 696th 1046 33.5%
2012 40.73 806th 1045 22.9%
2013 30.79 856th 1053 18.7%
2014 46.41 670th 1061 36.9%
2015 27.28 885th 1076 17.8%
2016 36.67 764th 1075 28.9%
2017 34.29 789th 1071 26.3%
2018 37.23 725th 1025 29.3%
2019 48.71 607th 1037 41.5%
2021 51.19 562nd 1050 46.5%
2022 46.42 645th 1067 39.6%
2023 45.58 655th 1067 38.6%
2024 51.35 613th 1061 42.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Blair-Taylor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.13 414th 721 42.6%
2021 42.81 413th 746 44.6%
2022 46.79 360th 748 51.9%
2023 19.67 670th 770 13.0%
2024 22.44 659th 790 16.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blair-Taylor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.02 571st 854 33.1%
2019 54.39 368th 874 57.9%
2021 48.08 441st 847 47.9%
2022 36.12 601st 859 30.0%
2023 42.32 548th 871 37.1%
2024 37.33 602nd 866 30.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Blair-Taylor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.91 515th 997 48.3%
2019 53.65 501st 1002 50.0%
2021 58.06 433rd 1004 56.9%
2022 51.61 539th 1017 47.0%
2023 51.86 542nd 1010 46.3%
2024 55.90 514th 1011 49.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Blair-Taylor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.20 782nd 997 21.6%
2019 44.40 632nd 1002 36.9%
2021 43.23 637th 1003 36.5%
2022 41.12 674th 1017 33.7%
2023 38.21 683rd 1011 32.4%
2024 45.34 632nd 1012 37.5%
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Rank History for White students at Blair-Taylor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.35 650th 727 10.6%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Blair-Taylor Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 274 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1991 240 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1992 250 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1993 241 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 242
1994 264 2 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 271
1995 290 2 1 2 5 n/a n/a 0 300
1996 290 2 1 2 5 n/a n/a 0 300
1997 295 2 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 305
1998 308 1 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 315
1999 306 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2000 408 0 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 415
2001 406 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 411
2002 373 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2003 373 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2004 377 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2005 313 1 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 324
2006 290 1 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 300
2007 295 2 5 5 2 n/a n/a 0 309
2008 279 2 3 7 3 n/a n/a 0 294
2009 256 2 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 272
2010 263 2 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 275
2011 251 6 3 10 1 0 0 0 271
2012 261 4 1 10 1 0 0 0 277
2013 272 3 0 11 1 0 0 0 287
2014 265 1 0 12 1 0 4 0 283
2015 279 1 0 10 1 0 6 0 297
2016 291 8 1 9 2 0 3 0 314
2017 299 4 1 12 1 0 1 0 318
2018 286 5 1 11 3 0 2 0 308
2019 331 6 1 10 2 0 3 0 353
2020 322 5 2 13 1 0 7 0 350
2021 290 4 0 19 1 1 7 0 322
2022 279 0 0 22 0 1 8 0 310
2023 274 0 0 22 0 0 9 0 305
2024 276 0 0 20 1 0 10 0 307

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 Blair-Taylor Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 275 20.5 13.4 18.2
1991 240 20.7 11.5 18.3
1992 251 17.8 14.1 17.9
1993 242 17.5 13.8 17.8
1994 271 18.3 14.8 23.6
1995 300 18.9 15.9 23.3
1996 300 18.9 15.9 23.3
1997 305 19.9 15.3 22.6
1998 315 21.9 14.4 25.4
1999 310 22.0 14.1 28.4
2000 415 31.6 13.1 25.3
2001 411 28.9 14.2 33.6
2002 379 29.2 13.0 37.7
2003 379 29.2 13.0 37.7
2004 383 29.4 13.0 37.9
2005 324 26.4 12.3 n/a
2006 300 24.2 12.4 n/a
2007 309 24.0 12.9 41.4
2008 294 24.0 12.3 41.5
2009 272 24.6 11.1 41.2
2010 275 22.2 12.3 30.5
2011 271 23.0 11.7 43.5
2012 277 22.5 12.3 41.5
2013 287 21.8 13.1 46.3
2014 283 22.3 12.6 34.3
2015 297 n/a n/a 49.5
2016 314 22.0 14.2 48.1
2017 318 22.7 13.9 45.3
2018 308 22.6 13.6 42.9
2019 353 27.8 12.6 45.6
2020 350 26.9 12.9 46.6
2021 322 27.2 11.8 47.2
2022 310 24.5 12.6 50
2023 305 20.0 15.1 52.8
2024 307 24.0 12.7 52.8

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 Blair-Taylor Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 275 20.5 13.4 18.2
1991 240 20.7 11.5 18.3
1992 251 17.8 14.1 17.9
1993 242 17.5 13.8 17.8
1994 271 18.3 14.8 23.6
1995 300 18.9 15.9 23.3
1996 300 18.9 15.9 23.3
1997 305 19.9 15.3 22.6
1998 315 21.9 14.4 25.4
1999 310 22.0 14.1 28.4
2000 415 31.6 13.1 25.3
2001 411 28.9 14.2 33.6
2002 379 29.2 13.0 37.7
2003 379 29.2 13.0 37.7
2004 383 29.4 13.0 37.9
2005 324 26.4 12.3 n/a
2006 300 24.2 12.4 n/a
2007 309 24.0 12.9 41.4
2008 294 24.0 12.3 41.5
2009 272 24.6 11.1 41.2
2010 275 22.2 12.3 30.5
2011 271 23.0 11.7 43.5
2012 277 22.5 12.3 41.5
2013 287 21.8 13.1 46.3
2014 283 22.3 12.6 34.3
2015 297 n/a n/a 49.5
2016 314 22.0 14.2 48.1
2017 318 22.7 13.9 45.3
2018 308 22.6 13.6 42.9
2019 353 27.8 12.6 45.6
2020 350 26.9 12.9 46.6
2021 322 27.2 11.8 47.2
2022 310 24.5 12.6 50
2023 305 20.0 15.1 52.8
2024 307 24.0 12.7 52.8

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 Blair-Taylor Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $685 (6.1%) $10,456 (93.9%) $11,141
2020 $627 (5.3%) $11,271 (94.7%) $11,898
2021 $1,105 (8.0%) $12,677 (92.0%) $13,782

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blair-Taylor Elementary

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 607th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 655th of 1067 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blair-Taylor Elementary)36.142.9
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blair-Taylor School District)36.142.9
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blair-Taylor Elementary)5045.2
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Blair-Taylor School District)5045.2
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blair-Taylor Elementary)36.442.9
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Blair-Taylor School District)36.442.9
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blair-Taylor Elementary)54.640.5
 14.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Blair-Taylor School District)54.640.5
 14.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Blair-Taylor Elementary)48.566.7
 18.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Blair-Taylor School District)48.566.7
 18.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Blair-Taylor Elementary)48.542.9
 5.6%
   4th Grade Science (Blair-Taylor School District)48.542.9
 5.6%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blair-Taylor Elementary)31.329.7
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Blair-Taylor School District)31.329.7
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blair-Taylor Elementary)56.329.7
 26.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Blair-Taylor School District)56.329.7
 26.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students353305
 13.6%
African American60
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1022
 120%
Pacific Islander00
White331274
 17.2%
Two or More Races39
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.6%52.8%
 7.2%


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Students who attend Blair-Taylor Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Blair-Taylor Middle/High

In the 2023-24 school year, 307 students attended Blair-Taylor Elementary.

Blair-Taylor Elementary ranks 613th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Blair-Taylor Elementary are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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