blaine elementary
annual performance report
District Mission
Our mission is to ensure that all students gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to achieve their highest potential as responsible citizens of our society through excellence in education, community cooperation and communication.
School Mission
We at Blaine Elementary School, in partnership with our community, will help students develop the skills necessary to reach their academic and creative potential to become respectful, socially responsible lifelong learners. Blaine Elementary School is committed to providing a student centered environment that challenges and empowers learners through high expectations in a respectful, cooperative atmosphere.
Elementary School Demographics
Enrollment |
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| October 2008 Student Count | 492 |
| Gender (October 2008) | |
| Male | 50.8% |
| Female | 49.2% |
| Ethnicity (October 2008) | |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 2.4% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Black | 3.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.7% |
| White | 79.3% |
| Special Programs | |
| Free or Reduced-Price Meals (May 2009) | 47.3% |
| Special Education (May 2009) | 15.6% |
| Transitional Bilingual (May 2009) | 5.8% |
| Migrant (May 2009) | 0.0% |
| Other Information | |
| Unexcused Absence Rate (2008-09) | 0.0% |
| Teacher Information (2008-09) | |
| Classroom Teachers | 27 |
| Average Years of Teacher Experience | 9.1 |
| Teachers with at least a Master's Degree | 51.9% |
School Improvement Plan
- Seventy percent of third grade students will demonstrate instant recall of multiplication facts 2, 5 and 10.
- Seventy-five percent of fourth grade will score at or above standard in computational fluency (multiplication facts to 10).
- Eighty percent of fifth grade students will master quick recall of multiplication facts 1 – 10.
- Sixty percent of third, fourth, and fifth graders will be at standard or above in Oral Reading Fluency.
- Sixty percent of third, fourth, and fifth graders will be at standard or above in content, organization, style and conventions.
Invitation to Parents
Academic progress is reported with parents in several forums. Parent handbooks in math, Parent Teacher Conferences and Student Learning Plans are a few examples. Teachers are also available to discuss specifics with parents. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and nurturing learning environment for all kids. Ensuring student success is a joint effort. It takes the student, the family and the school working together with a common vision to help all kids reach their potential. We invite you to be an integral part of your child’s education. We look forward to your active participation in our school community.
BUDGET
District Expenditures: $20,988,831
Transportation: $933,436
Special Education: $2,123,504
Expenditure student $9,980
Building Use and condition
The elementary school was built in 1948. It houses students in grades 3 through 5. Thanks to our capital improvements bond which was approved in May 2001, twelve classrooms were modernized in the summer of 2003 as well as a new covered area, new heating system, fire sprinkler system installed and the old covered area was converted to a multi purpose room. This building is used by many community groups. We are the heart of the community and share our facilities frequently.