Blanchard Elementary School

Q: Is Blanchard Elementary School a good school?

Blanchard Elementary School ranks 665 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Blanchard Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, Georgia, serving 456 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Muscogee County School District, which is ranked 155 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blanchard Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the Muscogee County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment, with only 34.2% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 37.3% in the district and 48.2% statewide. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.49% to 96.59% over the past three years, significantly higher than nearby schools like North Columbus Elementary and Double Churches Elementary, which have rates between 45.5% and 52.08%. Despite higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio, Blanchard's academic performance remains below district and state averages.

The data suggests that Blanchard Elementary may benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the academic challenges faced by its students, such as implementing evidence-based instructional strategies, providing additional professional development for teachers, and implementing comprehensive support systems for students and families. The school's underperformance compared to nearby schools in the same district raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources at Blanchard Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3512 Weems Rd
Columbus, GA 31909

(706) 748-2461

District: Muscogee County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,375

Students who attend Blanchard Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Veterans Memorial Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 470

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.1%

African American:

26.4%

Hispanic:

13.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blanchard Elementary School ranks worse than 53.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 9^th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Muscogee County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.8. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Blanchard Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.1%), African American (26.4%), Hispanic (13%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blanchard Elementary School is 14.9. 19 elementary schools in the Muscogee County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Blanchard Elementary School employs 31.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blanchard Elementary School is $9,375. 22 elementary schools in the Muscogee County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Muscogee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Muscogee County 155^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Blanchard Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	73.03	295^th	1101	73.2%
2007	77.05	220^th	1125	80.4%
2008	80.36	161^st	1134	85.8%
2009	69.39	349^th	1133	69.2%
2010	66.86	431^st	1183	63.6%
2011	57.51	612^th	1212	49.5%
2012	63.22	514^th	1201	57.2%
2013	46.04	793^rd	1225	35.3%
2014	59.15	600^th	1231	51.3%
2015	54.99	518^th	1240	58.2%
2016	42.70	677^th	1233	45.1%
2017	46.38	604^th	1205	49.9%
2018	44.02	651^st	1209	46.2%
2019	50.35	578^th	1234	53.2%
2021	50.14	557^th	1214	54.1%
2022	42.78	659^th	1244	47.0%
2023	40.10	685^th	1242	44.8%
2024	41.80	665^th	1248	46.7%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, August 5, 2014

This is the 4th year my son has been going to Blanchard. The faculty is very nice and helpful. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Blanchard Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	772	772
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	798	798
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	774	774
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	745	745
1994	687	44	15	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	761
1995	709	53	8	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	796
1996	709	53	8	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	796
1997	705	55	9	36	3	n/a	n/a	0	808
1998	711	72	12	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	833
1999	680	79	13	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	797
2000	641	101	16	28	4	n/a	n/a	0	790
2001	538	98	6	26	3	n/a	n/a	0	671
2002	524	111	9	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	668
2003	524	111	9	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	668
2004	538	102	9	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	679
2005	486	107	10	25	2	n/a	n/a	31	661
2006	482	115	6	27	5	n/a	n/a	41	676
2007	478	109	11	32	4	n/a	n/a	45	679
2008	457	105	14	30	3	n/a	n/a	46	655
2009	392	115	8	32	2	n/a	n/a	46	595
2010	384	86	13	1	11	0	70	0	565
2011	357	104	13	32	1	0	14	0	521
2012	391	115	12	50	0	0	25	0	593
2013	361	121	15	45	0	1	37	0	580
2014	358	116	19	46	0	0	33	0	572
2015	333	105	23	35	1	0	21	0	518
2016	311	102	16	37	3	2	22	0	493
2017	313	129	21	43	2	1	29	0	538
2018	301	133	26	53	0	1	34	0	548
2019	324	136	23	49	2	0	34	0	568
2020	303	128	21	65	1	0	38	0	556
2021	253	122	8	47	0	0	39	0	469
2022	220	109	7	46	0	2	43	0	427
2023	214	129	5	55	2	2	49	0	456
2024	226	124	7	61	2	2	48	0	470

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 Blanchard Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	772	33.0	23.3	12
1991	798	35.0	22.8	10.4
1992	774	35.0	22.1	11
1993	745	46.0	16.2	7.1
1994	761	39.9	19.1	6.8
1995	796	38.0	20.9	9.5
1996	796	38.0	20.9	9.5
1997	808	36.7	22.0	15.5
1998	833	40.3	20.7	21.6
1999	797	42.1	18.9	18.3
2000	790	39.0	20.3	19.9
2001	671	36.5	18.4	20.3
2002	668	35.6	18.8	21.6
2003	668	35.6	18.8	21.6
2004	679	33.4	20.3	24
2005	661	37.2	17.8	27
2006	676	37.8	17.9	30.7
2007	679	41.6	16.3	32.6
2008	655	40.0	16.4	33.7
2009	595	36.0	16.5	32.1
2010	565	32.8	17.2	37.9
2011	521	33.0	15.7	37.2
2012	593	35.5	16.7	45.4
2013	580	35.2	16.4	44.8
2014	572	33.9	16.8	46.3
2015	518	33.0	15.6	49.2
2016	493	30.0	16.4	47.7
2017	538	29.0	18.5	52.8
2018	548	31.0	17.6	94.3
2019	568	33.0	17.2	94.4
2020	556	33.5	16.5	91.9
2021	469	33.0	14.2	96.6
2022	427	29.5	14.4	n/a
2023	456	30.2	15.0	96.5
2024	470	31.5	14.9	47.9

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 Blanchard Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	772	33.0	23.3	12
1991	798	35.0	22.8	10.4
1992	774	35.0	22.1	11
1993	745	46.0	16.2	7.1
1994	761	39.9	19.1	6.8
1995	796	38.0	20.9	9.5
1996	796	38.0	20.9	9.5
1997	808	36.7	22.0	15.5
1998	833	40.3	20.7	21.6
1999	797	42.1	18.9	18.3
2000	790	39.0	20.3	19.9
2001	671	36.5	18.4	20.3
2002	668	35.6	18.8	21.6
2003	668	35.6	18.8	21.6
2004	679	33.4	20.3	24
2005	661	37.2	17.8	27
2006	676	37.8	17.9	30.7
2007	679	41.6	16.3	32.6
2008	655	40.0	16.4	33.7
2009	595	36.0	16.5	32.1
2010	565	32.8	17.2	37.9
2011	521	33.0	15.7	37.2
2012	593	35.5	16.7	45.4
2013	580	35.2	16.4	44.8
2014	572	33.9	16.8	46.3
2015	518	33.0	15.6	49.2
2016	493	30.0	16.4	47.7
2017	538	29.0	18.5	52.8
2018	548	31.0	17.6	94.3
2019	568	33.0	17.2	94.4
2020	556	33.5	16.5	91.9
2021	469	33.0	14.2	96.6
2022	427	29.5	14.4	n/a
2023	456	30.2	15.0	96.5
2024	470	31.5	14.9	47.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Blanchard Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$387 (4.6%)	$7,943 (95.4%)	$8,330
2018	$377 (4.3%)	$8,423 (95.7%)	$8,800
2019	$464 (4.9%)	$8,911 (95.1%)	$9,375

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blanchard Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 578^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 685^th of 1242 Elementary schools	8.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blanchard Elementary School)	41.9	23.3	18.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)	34	26.6	7.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blanchard Elementary School)	58.1	34.2	23.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)	37.6	28.7	8.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blanchard Elementary School)	35.7	34.5	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)	30	27.3	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blanchard Elementary School)	41.4	32.1	9.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)	32.2	29.5	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blanchard Elementary School)	40.7	37.9	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)	38.7	31.4	7.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blanchard Elementary School)	23.9	14.9	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)	29.2	21.2	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Blanchard Elementary School)	37.2	48.3	11.1%
5th Grade Science (Muscogee County)	35.1	29.2	5.9%
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	568	456	19.7%
African American	136	129	5.1%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	23	5	78.3%
Hispanic	49	55	12.2%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	324	214	34%
Two or More Races	34	49	44.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94.4%	96.5%	2.1%

Schools Near Blanchard Elementary School

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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
Blanchard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3512 Weems Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-2461	470	32	14.9	47.9%	226 (48.1%)	124 (26.4%)	61 (13.0%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	48 (10.2%)	41.8	665^th of 1248 public elementary schools	46.7%		40.1	685^th of 1242 public elementary schools	44.8%	20	25.4	34.2	34.2	30.5	43.8	39.2	41.8	$9,375	$464	$8,911
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	5801 Armour Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	Yes	No	No	(706) 748-2617	510	31	16.4	25.7%	217 (42.5%)	101 (19.8%)	40 (7.8%)	125 (24.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.7%)	99.6	2^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	99.8%		99.8	2^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	99.8%		96.6	84.3	98.9	95.5	95.2	98.9	96.6	$8,707	$225	$8,483
Eagle Ridge Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	7576 Raider Way	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 569-3746	674	49	13.8	58.6%	251 (37.2%)	213 (31.6%)	110 (16.3%)	34 (5.0%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	61 (9.1%)	52.6	534^th of 1248 public elementary schools	57.2%		52.5	529^th of 1242 public elementary schools	57.4%	5	42.1	30.1	53.9	44.7	37.6	36.0	47.2	$9,707	$585	$9,122
Allen Elementary School	Public	K-5	5201 23rd Ave	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2418	446	31	14.6	100.0%	143 (32.1%)	121 (27.1%)	146 (32.7%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.0%)	21.7	984^th of 1248 public elementary schools	21.2%		29.5	845^th of 1242 public elementary schools	32.0%	139	19.4	14.9	35.3	12.5	23.9	39.7	19.1	$10,716	$791	$9,925
Gentian Elementary School	Public	K-5	4201 Primrose Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3625	446	41	11.0	100.0%	107 (24.0%)	243 (54.5%)	44 (9.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (11.4%)	25.6	922^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	26.1%		27.1	884^th of 1242 public elementary schools	28.8%	38	28.4	28.4	33.3	28.4	25.3	20.5	23.1	$11,376	$1,213	$10,163
North Columbus Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2006 Old Guard Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-3183	746	48	15.5	59.0%	201 (26.9%)	306 (41.0%)	101 (13.5%)	69 (9.2%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	59 (7.9%)	67.3	378^th of 1248 public elementary schools	69.7%		67.3	367^th of 1242 public elementary schools	70.5%	11	52.6	49.6	48.4	50.9	74.8	31.3	46.5	$8,554	$310	$8,244
Double Churches Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1213 Double Churches Rd	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-2660	461	29	16.1	57.7%	200 (43.4%)	150 (32.5%)	46 (10.0%)	15 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (10.8%)	45.5	620^th of 1248 public elementary schools	50.3%		47.6	582^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	53.1%	38	29.3	30.3	53.4	34.5	39.4	35.2	38.6	$8,740	$225	$8,515
Reese Road Leadership Academy	Public	K-5	3100 Reese Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3684	395	31	12.9	80.0%	59 (14.9%)	206 (52.2%)	89 (22.5%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	33 (8.4%)	30.5	845^th of 1248 public elementary schools	32.3%		31.8	808^th of 1242 public elementary schools	34.9%	37	20.3	39.2	45.9	12.7	36.5	20.3	26.0	$10,230	$849	$9,381
Waddell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6101 Miller Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3722	482	28	16.9	100.0%	42 (8.7%)	365 (75.7%)	40 (8.3%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.6%)	17.1	1059^th of 1248 public elementary schools	15.1%		24	935^th of 1242 public elementary schools	24.7%	124	33.3	10.8	34.3	20.3	12.2	1.5	19.7	$9,996	$915	$9,082
Clubview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2836 Edgewood Rd	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 565-3017	579	38	15.4	47.8%	261 (45.1%)	176 (30.4%)	65 (11.2%)	12 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	63 (10.9%)	60.8	448^th of 1248 public elementary schools	64.1%		57	487^th of 1242 public elementary schools	60.8%	39	55.2	44.6	51.0	48.3	53.3	32.7	37.8	$9,689	$341	$9,348

Frequently Asked Questions about Blanchard Elementary School

How many students attend Blanchard Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 470 students attended Blanchard Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Blanchard Elementary School?

Students at Blanchard Elementary School are 48% White, 26% African American, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Blanchard Elementary School a good school?

Blanchard Elementary School ranks 665^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Blanchard Elementary School in?

Muscogee County

What schools do graduates of Blanchard Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Veterans Memorial Middle School

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