Blackshear Elementary School

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Blackshear Elementary School ranks 340 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Blackshear Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 812 students in grades PK-5 in Blackshear, Georgia, which is part of the Pierce County School District. The school has been consistently ranked in the top half of Georgia elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 340 out of 1,248 schools.

While Blackshear Elementary School's test scores are generally higher than the state averages, they are lower than the Pierce County School District averages. For example, the school's 5th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 56.6%, compared to the state average of 48.2% and the district average of 67%. Similarly, the school's 5th-grade Math proficiency rate was 41.9%, compared to the state average of 41% and the district average of 59.8%. Additionally, Blackshear Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.12% to 72.67% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average and indicates a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When comparing Blackshear Elementary School to the nearby Patterson Elementary and Midway Elementary schools within the same district, it becomes clear that these schools are outperforming Blackshear on most academic metrics. For example, Patterson Elementary's 5th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 78.9%, and Midway Elementary's was 76%, both significantly higher than Blackshear's 56.6%. However, Blackshear Elementary School performs better than some of the nearby schools in other districts, such as Screven Elementary and Ruskin Elementary, which have lower test scores and higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5217 Ga Highway 121
Blackshear, GA 31516

(912) 449-2088

District: Pierce County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,548

Students who attend Blackshear Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Pierce County Middle School
High:	Pierce County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 845

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.5%

African American:

16.1%

Hispanic:

11.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blackshear Elementary School ranks better than 72.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Pierce County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.48. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Blackshear Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Pierce County School District. Racial makeup is: White (66.5%), African American (16.1%), Hispanic (11%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Pierce County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blackshear Elementary School is 14. 1 elementary schools in the Pierce County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Blackshear Elementary School employs 60.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blackshear Elementary School is $9,548, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Pierce County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Pierce County:

SchoolDigger ranks Pierce County 8^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Blackshear Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	49.78	637^th	1101	42.1%
2007	61.90	462^nd	1125	58.9%
2008	69.81	332^nd	1134	70.7%
2009	66.67	399^th	1133	64.8%
2010	65.09	456^th	1183	61.5%
2011	49.70	717^th	1212	40.8%
2012	48.62	743^rd	1201	38.1%
2013	58.01	635^th	1225	48.2%
2014	53.97	688^th	1231	44.1%
2015	57.70	472^nd	1240	61.9%
2016	67.39	356^th	1233	71.1%
2017	79.89	210^th	1205	82.6%
2018	79.80	228^th	1209	81.1%
2019	70.24	330^th	1234	73.3%
2021	63.95	402^nd	1214	66.9%
2022	63.34	417^th	1244	66.5%
2023	66.77	373^rd	1242	70.0%
2024	70.48	340^th	1248	72.8%

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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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Enrollment information for Blackshear Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	932	143	2	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	1100
1998	987	154	2	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	1165
1999	967	147	7	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	1154
2000	1008	143	2	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	1178
2001	1008	132	2	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	1177
2002	951	120	0	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	1116
2003	951	120	0	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	1116
2004	1003	122	0	42	1	n/a	n/a	0	1168
2005	990	123	2	38	0	n/a	n/a	27	1180
2006	1007	124	2	50	0	n/a	n/a	32	1215
2007	1014	106	2	55	0	n/a	n/a	35	1212
2008	1045	94	5	53	0	n/a	n/a	35	1232
2009	1061	121	8	55	0	n/a	n/a	42	1287
2010	1105	107	7	83	0	0	21	0	1323
2011	699	102	4	50	2	0	12	0	869
2012	665	89	5	64	1	2	11	0	837
2013	645	109	8	63	0	2	19	0	846
2014	647	120	8	55	1	2	26	0	859
2015	605	107	6	63	2	2	36	0	821
2016	585	112	5	63	2	1	35	0	803
2017	577	120	5	52	3	3	40	0	800
2018	575	121	7	62	1	2	43	0	811
2019	538	109	5	77	3	2	52	0	786
2020	533	120	2	68	3	1	55	0	782
2021	508	107	4	59	3	1	57	0	739
2022	508	119	4	75	2	1	51	0	760
2023	531	136	4	89	4	1	47	0	812
2024	562	136	4	93	4	0	46	0	845

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 Blackshear Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	1100	68.7	16.0	62.1
1998	1165	67.7	17.2	64
1999	1154	72.7	15.9	64.4
2000	1178	73.0	16.1	67.1
2001	1177	86.0	13.7	65.8
2002	1116	85.7	13.0	65.3
2003	1116	85.7	13.0	65.3
2004	1168	39.5	29.6	63.8
2005	1180	80.0	14.8	65
2006	1215	86.3	14.1	64
2007	1212	89.3	13.6	64.6
2008	1232	91.1	13.5	63
2009	1287	94.8	13.6	65.1
2010	1323	94.0	14.0	67.6
2011	869	63.5	13.6	69.4
2012	837	56.0	14.9	71.4
2013	846	54.0	15.6	72.2
2014	859	55.0	15.6	70.8
2015	821	56.0	14.6	69.5
2016	803	57.0	14.0	72.4
2017	800	56.0	14.2	71.4
2018	811	55.5	14.6	69.9
2019	786	54.2	14.5	74.8
2020	782	54.2	14.4	74.6
2021	739	54.7	13.5	72.7
2022	760	56.2	13.5	n/a
2023	812	58.7	13.8	67.1
2024	845	60.2	14.0	81.9

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 Blackshear Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	1100	68.7	16.0	62.1
1998	1165	67.7	17.2	64
1999	1154	72.7	15.9	64.4
2000	1178	73.0	16.1	67.1
2001	1177	86.0	13.7	65.8
2002	1116	85.7	13.0	65.3
2003	1116	85.7	13.0	65.3
2004	1168	39.5	29.6	63.8
2005	1180	80.0	14.8	65
2006	1215	86.3	14.1	64
2007	1212	89.3	13.6	64.6
2008	1232	91.1	13.5	63
2009	1287	94.8	13.6	65.1
2010	1323	94.0	14.0	67.6
2011	869	63.5	13.6	69.4
2012	837	56.0	14.9	71.4
2013	846	54.0	15.6	72.2
2014	859	55.0	15.6	70.8
2015	821	56.0	14.6	69.5
2016	803	57.0	14.0	72.4
2017	800	56.0	14.2	71.4
2018	811	55.5	14.6	69.9
2019	786	54.2	14.5	74.8
2020	782	54.2	14.4	74.6
2021	739	54.7	13.5	72.7
2022	760	56.2	13.5	n/a
2023	812	58.7	13.8	67.1
2024	845	60.2	14.0	81.9

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 Blackshear Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,068 (11.3%)	$8,419 (88.7%)	$9,487
2018	$1,040 (11.0%)	$8,412 (89.0%)	$9,452
2019	$1,118 (11.7%)	$8,430 (88.3%)	$9,548

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blackshear 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 330^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 373^rd of 1242 Elementary schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blackshear Elementary School)	41.1	37.8	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pierce County)	51.2	54.9	3.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blackshear Elementary School)	67.5	53.2	14.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pierce County)	75.7	71.1	4.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blackshear Elementary School)	47.6	52	4.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pierce County)	52.6	58.2	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blackshear Elementary School)	56.3	53.7	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pierce County)	66.4	66.8	0.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blackshear Elementary School)	55.5	39.5	16%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pierce County)	63.3	49.1	14.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blackshear Elementary School)	58	38.7	19.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pierce County)	60.8	51.3	9.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Blackshear Elementary School)	52.1	53.8	1.7%
5th Grade Science (Pierce County)	62.1	63.3	1.2%
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	786	812	3.3%
African American	109	136	24.8%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	77	89	15.6%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	538	531	1.3%
Two or More Races	52	47	9.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.8%	67.1%	7.7%

Schools Near Blackshear 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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Blackshear Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5217 Ga Highway 121	Blackshear	31516	Pierce County	Pierce County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 449-2088	845	60	14.0	81.9%	562 (66.5%)	136 (16.1%)	93 (11.0%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.4%)	70.5	340^th of 1248 public elementary schools	72.8%		66.8	373^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	70.0%	33	34.2	49.6	56.6		71.1	64.1	41.9		48.8	$9,548	$1,118	$8,430
Midway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3244 Midway Church Rd	Blackshear	31516	Pierce County	Pierce County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 807-0084	479	33	14.4	57.4%	388 (81.0%)	6 (1.3%)	62 (12.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.2%)	89.5	142^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	88.6%		93.4	92^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	92.6%	50	45.6	70.1	76.0		60.3	73.1	70.7		84.0	$9,929	$645	$9,284
Patterson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3414 Drawdy St	Patterson	31557	Pierce County	Pierce County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 647-5373	453	33	13.6	61.6%	381 (84.1%)	18 (4.0%)	37 (8.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.5%)	93.2	95^th of 1248 public elementary schools	92.4%		91.6	111^th of 1242 public elementary schools	91.1%	16	65.7	51.4	78.9		71.6	81.1	86.0		77.2	$9,941	$671	$9,269
Center Elementary School	Public	K-5	2114 Dorothy St	Waycross	31501	Ware County	Ware County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 287-2366	470	37	12.6	95.7%	121 (25.7%)	274 (58.3%)	37 (7.9%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.0%)	38.7	715^th of 1248 public elementary schools	42.7%		34.3	777^th of 1242 public elementary schools	37.4%	62	33.8	38.0	35.2		32.4	59.2	22.7		23.9	$8,843	$776	$8,067
Wacona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3101 State St	Waycross	31503	Ware County	Ware County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 287-2362	963	50	19.1	86.6%	554 (57.5%)	265 (27.5%)	73 (7.6%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (6.9%)	55.1	504^th of 1248 public elementary schools	59.6%		47	590^th of 1242 public elementary schools	52.5%	86	42.3	28.7	55.8		46.2	44.7	33.7		47.1	$10,223	$974	$9,249
Williams Heights Elementary School	Public	K-5	705 Dewey St	Waycross	31501	Ware County	Ware County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 287-2399	436	35	12.4	80.3%	146 (33.5%)	221 (50.7%)	26 (6.0%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.3%)	62.9	427^th of 1248 public elementary schools	65.8%		57.7	478^th of 1242 public elementary schools	61.5%	51	42.3	38.0	54.3		49.3	40.8	52.9		51.4	$10,584	$955	$9,629
Memorial Drive Elementary School	Public	K-5	2580 Ambrose St	Waycross	31503	Ware County	Ware County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 287-2327	372	34	10.8	100.0%	183 (49.2%)	134 (36.0%)	16 (4.3%)	9 (2.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.5%)	52.4	536^th of 1248 public elementary schools	57.1%		46.8	597^th of 1242 public elementary schools	51.9%	61	30.4	35.3	46.7		48.2	62.7	38.3		33.9	$10,050	$1,169	$8,881
Hoboken Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	224 Church St N	Hoboken	31542	Brantley County	Brantley County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 458-2135	532	41	13.0	67.9%	478 (89.8%)	8 (1.5%)	22 (4.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)	83.3	196^th of 1248 public elementary schools	84.3%		84.5	182^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	85.3%	14	28.1	49.2	77.6	60.0	81.3	67.7	70.7	63.6	63.8	$9,444	$746	$8,698
Waresboro Elementary School	Public	K-5	3379 W Church St	Waycross	31503	Ware County	Ware County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 287-2393	420	37	11.2	81.9%	232 (55.2%)	109 (26.0%)	44 (10.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.6%)	69.3	351^st of 1248 public elementary schools	71.9%		52.5	527^th of 1242 public elementary schools	57.6%	176	34.5	32.4	67.1		51.7	59.5	50.0		65.7	$9,947	$846	$9,101
Ruskin Elementary School	Public	K-5	3550 Valdosta Hwy	Waycross	31503	Ware County	Ware County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 287-2325	374	32	11.6	100.0%	146 (39.0%)	130 (34.8%)	58 (15.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (10.2%)	55.4	500^th of 1248 public elementary schools	59.9%		58	474^th of 1242 public elementary schools	61.8%	26	36.2	37.3	40.6		48.3	55.2	35.9		48.4	$10,466	$1,555	$8,911

Frequently Asked Questions about Blackshear Elementary School

Is Blackshear Elementary School a good school?

Blackshear Elementary School ranks 340^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Blackshear Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Pierce County Middle School
High : Pierce County High School

What district is Blackshear Elementary School in?

Pierce County

What is the racial makeup of Blackshear Elementary School?

Students at Blackshear Elementary School are 67% White, 16% African American, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Blackshear Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 845 students attended Blackshear Elementary School.

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