- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blackshear, GA
Blackshear Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Blackshear Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130414001809
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackshear Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Blackshear · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Blackshear Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blackshear Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Blackshear, GA.
School address
District: Pierce County · Georgia
NCES ID 130414001809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Blackshear Elementary School held near 845 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.7 → 60.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 130414001809 · Blackshear, GA Other · MID · TRAD
820 enr · 14.1:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Pierce County High School (1,053 students)
Blackshear Elementary School held near 845 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.7 → 60.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Blackshear Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pierce County
Pierce County High School
1,053 students
- Pierce County
Pierce County Middle School
825 students
- This school
Blackshear Elementary School
820 students
- Midway Element
Midway Elementary School
484 students
- Patterson Elem
Patterson Elementary School
465 students
What this shows Blackshear Elementary School reports 820 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackshear Elementary School compares
Blackshear Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 11% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 820 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
820
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
African American 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Blackshear Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pierce County reports $13,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blackshear Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pierce County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patterson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackshear Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Blackshear
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~820 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blackshear Elementary School
How many students attend Blackshear Elementary School?
Blackshear Elementary School has 820 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blackshear, GA. CCD year-over-year: 812 (2022-23) → 845 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackshear Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackshear Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blackshear Elementary School?
67.1% of students at Blackshear Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blackshear Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blackshear Elementary School is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Blackshear, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackshear Elementary School?
Blackshear Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blackshear Elementary School rank among public schools in Blackshear?
By Resource Investment Index, Blackshear Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Blackshear, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pierce County?
Besides Blackshear Elementary School, Pierce County also operates Pierce County High School (1,053 students), Pierce County Middle School (825 students), and Midway Elementary School (484 students). See the Pierce County district page for the complete list.