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Blountstown Elementary School

Summary:

Blountstown Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 490 students in grades PK-5 in Blountstown, Florida, which is part of the Calhoun school district. The school has a unique racial makeup, with a higher percentage of white students (63.27%) compared to the state average, and lower percentages of Hispanic (7.55%) and African American (20.61%) students.

While Blountstown Elementary generally performs better than the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency, particularly in 3rd and 5th grades, the school's performance in 4th grade ELA and Math is slightly below the averages. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.6% in 2019-2020 to 39.4% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average of 15-20%. Interestingly, the school's spending per student has steadily increased, from $9,643 in 2019-2020 to $11,444 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Carr Elementary & Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.23%), while Greensboro Elementary School has a much higher percentage of African American (54.76%) and Hispanic (36.73%) students, as well as a higher free/reduced lunch rate (84.35%). Additionally, Sneads Elementary School has higher test scores in ELA and Math compared to Blountstown, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 17586 Main Street N
       Blountstown, FL  32424

(850) 674-8169

District: Calhoun

SchoolDigger Rank:
933rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,444 Help


Students who attend Blountstown Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Blountstown High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  490

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.3%
African American:
20.6%
Two or more races:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blountstown Elementary School ranks better than 58.6% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.51. (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 (63.3%), African American (20.6%), two or more races (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blountstown Elementary School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare Blountstown Elementary School employs 39 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blountstown Elementary School is $11,444.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Blountstown Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Calhoun:

SchoolDigger ranks Calhoun 11th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blountstown Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.01 320th 1688 81.0%
2007 73.01 460th 1786 74.2%
2008 68.72 571st 1789 68.1%
2009 70.48 525th 1847 71.6%
2010 68.20 618th 1919 67.8%
2011 68.59 630th 1985 68.3%
2012 62.57 744th 1984 62.5%
2013 63.70 709th 2029 65.1%
2014 70.86 558th 2064 73.0%
2016 66.58 687th 2087 67.1%
2017 45.42 1158th 2112 45.2%
2018 67.06 677th 2118 68.0%
2019 55.39 956th 2182 56.2%
2021 56.35 956th 2247 57.5%
2022 50.02 1074th 2219 51.6%
2023 46.05 1186th 2240 47.1%
2024 56.51 933rd 2256 58.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Blountstown Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 559 239 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 800
1989 584 223 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 810
1990 623 223 2 3 5 n/a n/a 0 856
1991 524 199 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 730
1992 529 209 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 744
1993 539 213 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 760
1994 534 208 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 751
1995 461 181 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1996 461 181 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1997 464 168 5 14 1 n/a n/a 0 652
1998 441 186 10 14 1 n/a n/a 0 652
1999 436 179 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2000 402 171 7 14 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2001 421 151 7 17 2 n/a n/a 0 598
2002 387 167 5 11 1 n/a n/a 0 571
2003 387 167 5 11 1 n/a n/a 0 571
2004 425 169 7 15 1 n/a n/a 0 617
2005 461 151 7 15 2 n/a n/a 0 636
2006 468 149 4 16 1 n/a n/a 0 638
2007 428 146 3 22 1 n/a n/a 30 630
2008 428 144 3 28 2 n/a n/a 31 636
2009 453 171 3 36 2 n/a n/a 26 691
2010 445 158 4 33 2 n/a n/a 38 680
2011 439 146 4 57 0 0 39 0 685
2012 444 133 6 59 0 0 47 0 689
2013 429 135 7 59 0 0 40 0 670
2014 437 120 8 60 1 0 40 0 666
2015 407 118 7 53 1 1 45 0 632
2016 408 106 6 50 2 1 44 0 617
2017 413 99 4 48 2 1 39 0 606
2018 393 105 4 50 2 1 41 0 596
2019 375 114 3 43 0 1 45 0 581
2020 316 110 2 38 0 1 47 0 514
2021 311 96 2 29 1 1 40 0 480
2022 309 93 0 28 1 0 46 0 477
2023 310 101 0 37 1 0 41 0 490

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 Blountstown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 800 49.0 16.3 53.5
1989 810 48.0 16.8 54.4
1990 856 53.0 16.1 54.9
1991 730 50.0 14.6 57
1992 744 45.0 16.5 54.6
1993 760 42.0 18.1 53.7
1994 751 43.0 17.5 55.1
1995 655 42.0 15.6 52.4
1996 655 42.0 15.6 52.4
1997 652 41.0 15.9 52.5
1998 652 43.0 15.2 54.4
1999 630 42.0 15.0 64.8
2000 594 42.0 14.1 66
2001 598 41.0 14.6 65.9
2002 571 40.0 14.3 72.3
2003 571 40.0 14.3 72.3
2004 617 46.0 13.4 68.9
2005 636 46.0 13.8 74.7
2006 638 47.0 13.6 66.8
2007 630 45.0 14.0 67.7
2008 636 49.0 13.0 67.9
2009 691 53.7 14.9 68.6
2010 680 50.0 13.6 73.4
2011 685 49.7 13.7 71.8
2012 689 49.7 13.8 71.1
2013 670 50.0 13.4 75.2
2014 666 49.0 13.5 73.9
2015 632 45.0 14.0 72.8
2016 617 40.0 15.4 62.4
2017 606 42.0 14.4 63.5
2018 596 43.0 13.8 63.4
2019 581 40.5 14.3 60.2
2020 514 36.0 14.2 56.8
2021 480 35.0 13.7 64
2022 477 38.4 12.3 66.7
2023 490 39.0 12.5 68.4

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 Blountstown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 800 49.0 16.3 53.5
1989 810 48.0 16.8 54.4
1990 856 53.0 16.1 54.9
1991 730 50.0 14.6 57
1992 744 45.0 16.5 54.6
1993 760 42.0 18.1 53.7
1994 751 43.0 17.5 55.1
1995 655 42.0 15.6 52.4
1996 655 42.0 15.6 52.4
1997 652 41.0 15.9 52.5
1998 652 43.0 15.2 54.4
1999 630 42.0 15.0 64.8
2000 594 42.0 14.1 66
2001 598 41.0 14.6 65.9
2002 571 40.0 14.3 72.3
2003 571 40.0 14.3 72.3
2004 617 46.0 13.4 68.9
2005 636 46.0 13.8 74.7
2006 638 47.0 13.6 66.8
2007 630 45.0 14.0 67.7
2008 636 49.0 13.0 67.9
2009 691 53.7 14.9 68.6
2010 680 50.0 13.6 73.4
2011 685 49.7 13.7 71.8
2012 689 49.7 13.8 71.1
2013 670 50.0 13.4 75.2
2014 666 49.0 13.5 73.9
2015 632 45.0 14.0 72.8
2016 617 40.0 15.4 62.4
2017 606 42.0 14.4 63.5
2018 596 43.0 13.8 63.4
2019 581 40.5 14.3 60.2
2020 514 36.0 14.2 56.8
2021 480 35.0 13.7 64
2022 477 38.4 12.3 66.7
2023 490 39.0 12.5 68.4

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 Blountstown Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $659 (8.7%) $6,933 (91.3%) $7,592
2019 $648 (7.3%) $8,281 (92.7%) $8,929
2020 $707 (7.3%) $8,935 (92.7%) $9,643
2021 $1,485 (14.7%) $8,623 (85.3%) $10,109
2022 $2,170 (19.9%) $8,744 (80.1%) $10,915
2023 $1,679 (14.7%) $9,765 (85.3%) $11,444

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Blountstown Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 956th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1186th of 2240 Elementary schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blountstown Elementary School)5746
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Calhoun)6255
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blountstown Elementary School)7138
 33%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Calhoun)6751
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blountstown Elementary School)6051
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Calhoun)6154
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blountstown Elementary School)6552
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Calhoun)7054
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blountstown Elementary School)5761
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Calhoun)5760
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blountstown Elementary School)5561
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Calhoun)5652
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Blountstown Elementary School)5145
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Calhoun)5651
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students581490
 15.7%
African American114101
 11.4%
American Indian01
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic4337
 14%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White375310
 17.3%
Two or More Races4541
 8.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.2%68.4%
 8.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Blountstown Elementary School

Students at Blountstown Elementary School are 63% White, 21% African American, 8% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

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

High : Blountstown High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 490 students attended Blountstown Elementary School.

Blountstown Elementary School ranks 933rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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