Bleckley County Elementary School

Summary:

Bleckley County Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Cochran, Georgia, with 554 students. The school consistently ranks in the top 20-25% of Georgia elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its academic performance is significantly stronger than the state averages across core subjects.

Bleckley County Elementary School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are well above the state averages, and the school has maintained a stable academic performance over the past several years. While the school has a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools, it is able to achieve these strong results with relatively lower per-student spending, suggesting efficient resource allocation and effective teaching practices. In comparison, the school's academic performance is generally stronger than the nearby Pulaski County Elementary School, but lags behind the high-performing Bonaire Elementary and Kings Chapel Elementary schools in the Houston County School District.

Overall, Bleckley County Elementary School is a strong-performing elementary school that consistently ranks in the top 20-25% of Georgia elementary schools, with a solid and reliable academic program. The school's efficient resource allocation and effective teaching practices have enabled it to achieve strong academic outcomes, even with a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to some nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 470 Ga Highway 26 E
       Cochran, GA  31014


(478) 934-3600

District: Bleckley County

SchoolDigger Rank:
232nd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Bleckley County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bleckley Middle School
High:    Bleckley County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  554

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.4%
African American:
24.5%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.9% Help


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Compare Details Bleckley County Elementary School ranks better than 81.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Bleckley County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bleckley County 102nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bleckley County Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.42 116th 1101 89.5%
2007 83.55 118th 1125 89.5%
2008 83.54 121st 1134 89.3%
2009 79.86 176th 1133 84.5%
2010 82.44 149th 1183 87.4%
2011 80.16 205th 1212 83.1%
2012 80.77 176th 1201 85.3%
2013 77.09 260th 1225 78.8%
2014 82.05 140th 1231 88.6%
2015 77.56 237th 1240 80.9%
2016 73.18 287th 1233 76.7%
2017 71.41 301st 1205 75.0%
2018 71.50 314th 1209 74.0%
2019 62.77 419th 1234 66.0%
2021 74.01 292nd 1214 75.9%
2022 79.87 239th 1244 80.8%
2023 77.92 252nd 1242 79.7%
2024 80.00 232nd 1248 81.4%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bleckley County Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 336 139 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1999 382 158 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2000 400 157 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2001 408 151 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2002 363 154 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 529
2003 363 154 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 529
2004 357 175 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2005 361 163 5 8 0 n/a n/a 3 540
2006 340 138 5 9 0 n/a n/a 3 495
2007 353 125 6 11 0 n/a n/a 5 500
2008 363 133 9 12 0 n/a n/a 6 523
2009 359 138 7 8 0 n/a n/a 8 520
2010 355 134 8 7 0 0 9 0 513
2011 369 148 4 6 0 0 11 0 538
2012 370 132 4 10 0 0 11 0 527
2013 350 139 4 9 0 0 18 0 520
2014 330 125 6 17 0 0 20 0 498
2015 332 139 4 15 0 0 22 0 512
2016 334 148 8 15 0 0 19 0 524
2017 372 153 6 14 0 0 14 0 559
2018 389 166 4 17 0 0 13 0 589
2019 402 157 3 15 0 0 12 0 589
2020 380 148 3 19 0 0 14 0 564
2021 377 126 4 12 2 0 18 0 539
2022 368 130 4 13 2 0 20 0 537
2023 379 136 5 13 1 0 20 0 554

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 Bleckley County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 477 29.4 16.2 46.3
1999 543 33.8 16.1 52.5
2000 563 34.4 16.4 52.4
2001 570 33.4 17.1 52.8
2002 529 34.8 15.2 54.3
2003 529 34.8 15.2 54.3
2004 544 31.1 17.5 54.2
2005 540 35.8 15.1 55.5
2006 495 37.0 13.4 57.1
2007 500 36.9 13.6 53.1
2008 523 38.4 13.6 57.4
2009 520 39.5 13.2 56.6
2010 513 38.0 13.5 56.9
2011 538 36.4 14.7 59.7
2012 527 34.9 15.1 56.4
2013 520 34.7 14.9 61.3
2014 498 33.6 14.8 61.2
2015 512 35.0 14.6 86.7
2016 524 36.0 14.5 86.8
2017 559 37.6 14.8 86.8
2018 589 40.0 14.7 86.6
2019 589 40.6 14.5 86.6
2020 564 40.7 13.8 70.9
2021 539 40.0 13.4 70.9
2022 537 44.2 12.1 n/a
2023 554 44.6 12.4 70.9

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 Bleckley County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 477 29.4 16.2 46.3
1999 543 33.8 16.1 52.5
2000 563 34.4 16.4 52.4
2001 570 33.4 17.1 52.8
2002 529 34.8 15.2 54.3
2003 529 34.8 15.2 54.3
2004 544 31.1 17.5 54.2
2005 540 35.8 15.1 55.5
2006 495 37.0 13.4 57.1
2007 500 36.9 13.6 53.1
2008 523 38.4 13.6 57.4
2009 520 39.5 13.2 56.6
2010 513 38.0 13.5 56.9
2011 538 36.4 14.7 59.7
2012 527 34.9 15.1 56.4
2013 520 34.7 14.9 61.3
2014 498 33.6 14.8 61.2
2015 512 35.0 14.6 86.7
2016 524 36.0 14.5 86.8
2017 559 37.6 14.8 86.8
2018 589 40.0 14.7 86.6
2019 589 40.6 14.5 86.6
2020 564 40.7 13.8 70.9
2021 539 40.0 13.4 70.9
2022 537 44.2 12.1 n/a
2023 554 44.6 12.4 70.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bleckley County Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $840 (10.7%) $7,020 (89.3%) $7,860
2018 $830 (10.8%) $6,836 (89.2%) $7,667
2019 $849 (10.4%) $7,300 (89.6%) $8,149

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bleckley County Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 419th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 252nd of 1242 Elementary schools
 13.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bleckley County Elementary School)43.346.8
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bleckley County)43.146.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bleckley County Elementary School)7059.6
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bleckley County)69.659.6
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bleckley County Elementary School)43.147.9
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bleckley County)43.147.9
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bleckley County Elementary School)52.860.9
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bleckley County)52.860.9
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bleckley County Elementary School)40.248.8
 8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bleckley County)39.448.8
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bleckley County Elementary School)44.347.7
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bleckley County)43.447.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Bleckley County Elementary School)5065.7
 15.7%
   5th Grade Science (Bleckley County)4965.7
 16.7%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students589554
 5.9%
African American157136
 13.4%
American Indian01
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic1513
 13.3%
Pacific Islander00
White402379
 5.7%
Two or More Races1220
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.6%70.9%
 15.6%


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Students who attend Bleckley County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bleckley Middle School
High : Bleckley County High School

Students at Bleckley County Elementary School are 68% White, 25% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Bleckley County Elementary School ranks 232nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 554 students attended Bleckley County Elementary School.


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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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