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

October 2006 Student Count                             483

Gender (October 2006)

Male                                                                 52.6%

Female                                                              47.4%

Ethnicity (October 2006)

American Indian/Alaskan Native                       2.1%

Asian                                                                5.0%

Black                                                                1.9%

Hispanic                                                           9.3%

White                                                               81.2%

Special Programs

Free or Reduced-Price Meals (May 2007)           51.3%

Special Education (May 2007)                            10.5%

Transitional Bilingual (May 2007)                       3.7%

Migrant (May 2007)                                            0.0%

Other Information

Unexcused Absence Rate (2006-07)                      0.0%

Teacher Information (2006-07)

Classroom Teachers                                             25

Average Years of Teacher Experience                   8.3

Teachers with at least a Master's Degree               40.0%

School Improvement Plan

Blaine Elementary School is focused on aligning curriculum through Curriculum Mapping and Classroom Based Assessments common across grades and the school in an effort to continually improve student achievement.  Specifically our goals fall into 3 areas, mathematics, reading and writing.

1.         Increase student achievement in reading comprehension, analysis and interpretation of both fiction and non-fiction texts (increase of 3 to 5 percent).

2.         Increase student achievement in mathematical content, processes and communication (increase of 3 to percent).

3.         Increase student achievement in writing emphasizing clear content, organization and style across a variety of modes and purposes (increase of 3 to 5 percent)..

Invitation to 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:       $20,034,289

Transportation:                $870,284

Special Education:           $1,844,252

Expenditure student         $9,439

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.

Blaine School District met all Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives for the English Language Proficiency Performance Targets for the 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06 and 2006-07 school years. This is a No Child Left Behind requirement.