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Blanchard Elementary School

3512 Weems Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 456 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Blanchard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Blanchard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Blanchard Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
456 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Blanchard Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blanchard Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1325 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Blanchard Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blanchard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blanchard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Blanchard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Blanchard Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Blanchard Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
28%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Blanchard Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Blanchard Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Blanchard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Blanchard Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Blanchard Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Blanchard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blanchard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blanchard Elementary School's ranking?
Blanchard Elementary School is ranked #1325 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Blanchard Elementary School often compared to?
Blanchard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waddell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Blanchard Elementary School?
456 students attend Blanchard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Blanchard Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blanchard Elementary School?
Blanchard Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blanchard Elementary School offer ?
Blanchard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Blanchard Elementary School part of?
Blanchard Elementary School is part of Muscogee County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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