Blakeney Elementary

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Blakeney Elementary ranks 888 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Blakeney Elementary is a public elementary school in Waynesboro, Georgia, serving 703 students in grades 3-5. The school is part of the Burke County School District, which is ranked 142 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blakeney Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools, with academic performance significantly below state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 20.5% to 30.9%, compared to the state average of 37% to 48.2%. The school also serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, Blakeney Elementary has struggled to improve its academic outcomes over time.

Comparing Blakeney Elementary to nearby schools, it is clear that the school is underperforming. The S.G.A. Elementary School, also in the Burke County district, outperforms Blakeney Elementary on the Milestones Assessment across all grade levels and subject areas. Similarly, the Blythe Elementary School, in the Richmond County district, also outperforms Blakeney Elementary, particularly in English Language Arts and Math.

Detail:

Public 3-5

100 Olympic Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830

(706) 554-2265

District: Burke County

SchoolDigger Rank:
888^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Blakeney Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Burke County Middle School
High:	Burke County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 703

Racial breakdown:

African American:

61.2%

White:

29.2%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.5. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Burke County:

SchoolDigger ranks Burke County 142^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Blakeney Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	43.45	716^th	1101	35.0%
2007	31.66	867^th	1125	22.9%
2008	31.16	885^th	1134	22.0%
2009	26.58	934^th	1133	17.6%
2010	33.03	912^th	1183	22.9%
2011	31.08	955^th	1212	21.2%
2012	34.00	917^th	1201	23.6%
2013	38.07	889^th	1225	27.4%
2014	40.69	880^th	1231	28.5%
2015	27.05	917^th	1240	26.0%
2016	26.23	904^th	1233	26.7%
2017	27.32	883^rd	1205	26.7%
2018	32.14	819^th	1209	32.3%
2019	20.69	985^th	1234	20.2%
2021	23.51	901^st	1214	25.8%
2022	27.45	886^th	1244	28.8%
2023	23.85	938^th	1242	24.5%
2024	27.50	888^th	1248	28.8%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent on FaceBook
Sunday, July 31, 2011

Placement is poor because they put the same kids in homeroom k5 to5 grade ,with no regards to test scores ,but claim they set class by the scores Close Quote

Enrollment information for Blakeney Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	281	586	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	882
2005	237	557	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	1	808
2006	246	565	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	4	829
2007	230	527	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	3	771
2008	234	561	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	3	809
2009	232	529	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	8	780
2010	241	595	3	14	2	0	8	0	863
2011	272	572	2	2	4	1	13	0	866
2012	265	566	2	10	3	1	24	0	871
2013	247	519	2	19	3	1	28	0	819
2014	232	537	3	25	2	0	32	0	831
2015	217	538	4	28	0	0	25	0	812
2016	193	535	4	27	0	0	31	0	790
2017	189	558	2	26	0	0	32	0	807
2018	184	527	4	26	3	1	34	0	779
2019	184	513	1	31	1	0	32	0	762
2020	203	492	5	37	1	0	34	0	772
2021	198	459	3	41	1	0	29	0	731
2022	211	420	3	49	1	0	25	0	709
2023	205	430	3	41	0	0	24	0	703

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 Blakeney Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	882	42.2	20.9	85
2005	808	62.0	13.0	86
2006	829	62.0	13.4	85.1
2007	771	60.0	12.9	84.8
2008	809	61.0	13.3	85.4
2009	780	59.0	13.2	85.9
2010	863	57.0	15.1	85.1
2011	866	54.0	16.0	85.3
2012	871	59.0	14.7	85
2013	819	58.5	14.0	85
2014	831	56.0	14.8	99.6
2015	812	55.0	14.7	100
2016	790	55.0	14.3	99.6
2017	807	53.0	15.2	100
2018	779	54.0	14.4	100
2019	762	56.0	13.6	100
2020	772	59.0	13.0	100
2021	731	57.0	12.8	100
2022	709	60.0	11.8	n/a
2023	703	60.0	11.7	100

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 Blakeney Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	882	42.2	20.9	85
2005	808	62.0	13.0	86
2006	829	62.0	13.4	85.1
2007	771	60.0	12.9	84.8
2008	809	61.0	13.3	85.4
2009	780	59.0	13.2	85.9
2010	863	57.0	15.1	85.1
2011	866	54.0	16.0	85.3
2012	871	59.0	14.7	85
2013	819	58.5	14.0	85
2014	831	56.0	14.8	99.6
2015	812	55.0	14.7	100
2016	790	55.0	14.3	99.6
2017	807	53.0	15.2	100
2018	779	54.0	14.4	100
2019	762	56.0	13.6	100
2020	772	59.0	13.0	100
2021	731	57.0	12.8	100
2022	709	60.0	11.8	n/a
2023	703	60.0	11.7	100

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 Blakeney Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$938 (9.0%)	$9,441 (91.0%)	$10,380
2018	$1,471 (12.0%)	$10,790 (88.0%)	$12,261
2019	$1,371 (10.6%)	$11,516 (89.4%)	$12,887

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blakeney Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 985^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 938^th of 1242 Elementary schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blakeney Elementary)	23	19.8	3.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Burke County)	22.5	20.3	2.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blakeney Elementary)	27.2	27.3	0.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Burke County)	28.7	26.3	2.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blakeney Elementary)	29.3	22.3	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Burke County)	29.3	22.3	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blakeney Elementary)	38.1	32.7	5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Burke County)	38.1	33.3	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blakeney Elementary)	21.9	20.4	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Burke County)	24.8	21.2	3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blakeney Elementary)	21.1	21.3	0.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Burke County)	24.2	23.1	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Blakeney Elementary)	23	23.3	0.3%
5th Grade Science (Burke County)	27.1	26.7	0.4%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	762	703	7.7%
African American	513	430	16.2%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	31	41	32.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	184	205	11.4%
Two or More Races	32	24	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Blakeney Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Blakeney Elementary	Public	3-5	100 Olympic Dr	Waynesboro	30830	Burke County	Burke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 554-2265	703	60	11.7	100.0%	205 (29.2%)	430 (61.2%)	41 (5.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.4%)	27.5	888^th of 1248 public elementary schools	28.8%		23.8	938^th of 1242 public elementary schools	24.5%	50	23.6	20.5	30.9	29.6	33.2	33.6	27.7	$12,887	$1,371	$11,516
Waynesboro Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	352 Southside Dr	Waynesboro	30830	Burke County	Burke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 554-5125	961	70	13.7	100.0%	219 (22.8%)	632 (65.8%)	61 (6.3%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (4.4%)								(n/a)								$14,363	$1,167	$13,196
McBean Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1165 Hephzibah McBean Rd	Hephzibah	30815	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 592-3723	371	29	12.7	97.8%	217 (58.5%)	89 (24.0%)	25 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (10.5%)	34.9	776^th of 1248 public elementary schools	37.8%		27.7	877^th of 1242 public elementary schools	29.4%	101	29.8	23.9	41.5	33.3	43.5	26.8	29.3	$10,729	$923	$9,806
S G A Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1265 Charles Perry Ave	Sardis	30456	Burke County	Burke County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 569-4322	274	26	10.7	100.0%	117 (42.7%)	136 (49.6%)	8 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	49.2	570^th of 1248 public elementary schools	54.3%		36.1	755^th of 1242 public elementary schools	39.2%	185	32.6	25.6	45.2	62.8	48.7	26.2	40.5	$16,120	$1,006	$15,114
Hephzibah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2542 Ga Highway 88	Hephzibah	30815	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 592-4561	375	31	12.0	97.9%	139 (37.1%)	196 (52.3%)	18 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.6%)	8.7	1212^th of 1248 public elementary schools	2.9%		18.9	1022^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	17.7%	190	15.8	17.0	13.5	10.5	16.0	1.4	8.1	$10,086	$915	$9,171
Goshen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4040 Old Waynesboro Rd	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 796-4646	448	33	13.5	98.0%	154 (34.4%)	236 (52.7%)	22 (4.9%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.7%)	25 (5.6%)	19.4	1014^th of 1248 public elementary schools	18.8%		20	1010^th of 1242 public elementary schools	18.7%	4	32.3	25.0	23.9	33.8	25.0	8.0	6.8	$9,267	$833	$8,433
Jenkins County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	433 Barney Ave	Millen	30442	Jenkins County	Jenkins County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 982-5503	569	46	12.3	93.3%	221 (38.8%)	275 (48.3%)	47 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.4%)	35.9	759^th of 1248 public elementary schools	39.2%		33.7	784^th of 1242 public elementary schools	36.9%	25	34.9	25.6	31.6	38.6	44.4	30.4	24.1	$10,384	$1,445	$8,940
Blythe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	290 Church St	Blythe	30805	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 592-4090	292	24	12.1	97.9%	145 (49.7%)	87 (29.8%)	27 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (10.6%)	29.5	863^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	30.8%		31.3	815^th of 1242 public elementary schools	34.4%	48	34.2	18.4	38.8	34.2	34.7	22.4	24.5	$11,699	$916	$10,783

Frequently Asked Questions about Blakeney Elementary

What district is Blakeney Elementary in?

Burke County

How many students attend Blakeney Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 703 students attended Blakeney Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Blakeney Elementary?

Students at Blakeney Elementary are 61% African American, 29% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Blakeney Elementary a good school?

Blakeney Elementary ranks 888^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Blakeney Elementary attend?

Students who attend Blakeney Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Burke County Middle School
High : Burke County High School

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