Blackwell Elementary School

Summary:

Blackwell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marietta, Georgia, serving 632 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Cobb County School District. While the district is ranked 52 out of 203 in Georgia, Blackwell Elementary has seen fluctuating performance over the past decade, with its statewide ranking ranging from 289 to 629 out of around 1,200 Georgia elementary schools.

Blackwell Elementary's test scores on the Milestones Assessment are generally lower than the Cobb County and Georgia averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 35.6%, compared to 48.2% for Cobb County and 38.4% for Georgia. Additionally, Blackwell has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.4% to 41.31% in recent years, which is higher than the state average. The school's per-student spending has increased from $9,936 in 2016-2017 to $11,176 in 2018-2019, but it remains lower than some of the nearby higher-performing schools, such as Davis Elementary, Kincaid Elementary, and Rocky Mount Elementary.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.8 to 12.3 in recent years, Blackwell Elementary's performance lags behind many of the nearby schools in the Cobb County district. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the school's inconsistent performance over time suggest that Blackwell Elementary may benefit from targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, and additional resources to support student learning and improve academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3470 Canton Rd
       Marietta, GA  30066


(678) 494-7600

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
506th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Blackwell Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Daniell Middle School
High:    Sprayberry High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  632

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.8%
Hispanic:
24.7%
African American:
18.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.4% Help


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Compare Details Blackwell Elementary School ranks better than 59.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.91. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Cobb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cobb County 52nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blackwell Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.21 405th 1101 63.2%
2007 70.68 339th 1125 69.9%
2008 71.93 290th 1134 74.4%
2009 75.50 239th 1133 78.9%
2010 77.17 245th 1183 79.3%
2011 73.44 341st 1212 71.9%
2012 74.20 299th 1201 75.1%
2013 75.59 285th 1225 76.7%
2014 72.57 351st 1231 71.5%
2015 71.91 293rd 1240 76.4%
2016 70.48 313th 1233 74.6%
2017 72.33 289th 1205 76.0%
2018 69.85 328th 1209 72.9%
2019 59.40 464th 1234 62.4%
2021 44.18 629th 1214 48.2%
2022 51.28 558th 1244 55.1%
2023 49.90 550th 1242 55.7%
2024 54.91 506th 1248 59.5%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Blackwell Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Open Quote My children and grandkids have both attended and still Attend this school. This is a great school and has a terrific staff!! Rate them A+ Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Open Quote I am surprised that it isnt ranked higher on this site. My daughter goes to Blackwell and we LOVE it...the classes are much smaller compared to some of the other schools around, the teachers have always been nice and the school its self is always well kept, student oriented, and overall a positive experience. The ASP program is another great aspect we enjoy, the ppl in charge are always wonderful to my daughter. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Blackwell Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 706 94 46 35 3 n/a n/a 0 884
2000 663 104 38 41 4 n/a n/a 0 850
2001 665 97 53 54 3 n/a n/a 0 872
2002 520 116 64 72 3 n/a n/a 0 775
2003 520 116 64 72 3 n/a n/a 0 775
2004 472 121 64 80 1 n/a n/a 0 738
2005 397 125 55 90 2 n/a n/a 48 717
2006 395 131 62 94 2 n/a n/a 41 725
2007 401 131 67 93 2 n/a n/a 42 736
2008 379 128 63 88 3 n/a n/a 60 721
2009 379 121 61 96 4 n/a n/a 48 709
2010 411 156 57 90 8 0 0 0 722
2011 418 111 48 97 3 1 32 0 710
2012 382 109 56 109 3 1 32 0 692
2013 369 105 57 117 3 0 40 0 691
2014 359 114 52 120 2 0 48 0 695
2015 377 128 42 129 2 0 48 0 726
2016 355 126 40 137 2 0 47 0 707
2017 350 128 50 154 1 0 43 0 726
2018 349 130 49 147 0 0 52 0 727
2019 309 129 44 152 1 0 41 0 676
2020 328 150 56 150 1 0 44 0 729
2021 281 134 51 144 2 0 44 0 656
2022 287 126 41 141 2 0 44 0 641
2023 264 115 42 156 3 0 52 0 632

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 Blackwell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 884 52.7 16.8 16
2000 850 51.4 16.5 15.3
2001 872 60.3 14.5 17.3
2002 775 53.1 14.6 25.9
2003 775 53.1 14.6 25.9
2004 738 53.6 13.8 27.9
2005 717 53.3 13.5 36
2006 725 49.3 14.7 32.2
2007 736 55.8 13.2 35.3
2008 721 63.5 11.4 38.7
2009 709 62.0 11.4 41.9
2010 722 61.9 11.6 40.6
2011 710 56.0 12.6 42.5
2012 692 54.0 12.8 42.9
2013 691 49.0 14.1 41.8
2014 695 50.5 13.7 42.7
2015 726 52.0 13.9 41.6
2016 707 53.0 13.3 42.3
2017 726 52.5 13.8 42.3
2018 727 52.0 13.9 37.1
2019 676 53.1 12.7 39.9
2020 729 52.5 13.8 39.1
2021 656 53.7 12.2 41.3
2022 641 52.0 12.3 n/a
2023 632 53.4 11.8 39.4

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 Blackwell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 884 52.7 16.8 16
2000 850 51.4 16.5 15.3
2001 872 60.3 14.5 17.3
2002 775 53.1 14.6 25.9
2003 775 53.1 14.6 25.9
2004 738 53.6 13.8 27.9
2005 717 53.3 13.5 36
2006 725 49.3 14.7 32.2
2007 736 55.8 13.2 35.3
2008 721 63.5 11.4 38.7
2009 709 62.0 11.4 41.9
2010 722 61.9 11.6 40.6
2011 710 56.0 12.6 42.5
2012 692 54.0 12.8 42.9
2013 691 49.0 14.1 41.8
2014 695 50.5 13.7 42.7
2015 726 52.0 13.9 41.6
2016 707 53.0 13.3 42.3
2017 726 52.5 13.8 42.3
2018 727 52.0 13.9 37.1
2019 676 53.1 12.7 39.9
2020 729 52.5 13.8 39.1
2021 656 53.7 12.2 41.3
2022 641 52.0 12.3 n/a
2023 632 53.4 11.8 39.4

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 Blackwell Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $274 (2.8%) $9,661 (97.2%) $9,936
2018 $231 (2.3%) $9,872 (97.7%) $10,104
2019 $213 (1.9%) $10,963 (98.1%) $11,176

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Blackwell Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 464th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 550th of 1242 Elementary schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blackwell Elementary School)44.935.2
 9.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)48.547.2
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blackwell Elementary School)56.238.9
 17.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)58.150.4
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blackwell Elementary School)4436.4
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)50.846.3
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blackwell Elementary School)51.329.9
 21.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)57.452.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blackwell Elementary School)53.244.1
 9.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)54.951
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blackwell Elementary School)37.940.9
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)47.244.2
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Blackwell Elementary School)40.338.2
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Cobb County)4744.1
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students676632
 6.5%
African American129115
 10.9%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian4442
 4.5%
Hispanic152156
 2.6%
Pacific Islander00
White309264
 14.6%
Two or More Races4152
 26.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.9%39.4%
 0.5%


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Students at Blackwell Elementary School are 42% White, 25% Hispanic, 18% African American, 8% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

Blackwell Elementary School ranks 506th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Daniell Middle School
High : Sprayberry High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 632 students attended Blackwell 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.

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