Enrollment
726
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waynesboro, GA
Blakeney Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blakeney Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130066002817
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blakeney Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Waynesboro · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blakeney Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blakeney Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Waynesboro, GA.
School address
District: Burke County · Georgia
NCES ID 130066002817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blakeney Elementary compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blakeney Elementary
Blakeney Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Waynesboro, Georgia, enrolling 726 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 726 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 396 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (64%) and White (25%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Burke County spends $17,812 per pupil, 28% above the Georgia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Burke County also operates Burke County High School (1,133 students) and Waynesboro Primary School (924 students) alongside Blakeney Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blakeney Elementary compares
Blakeney Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 20% in Georgia - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,812
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 64.0%
White 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Blakeney Elementary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burke County, which includes Blakeney Elementary.
$17,812
Per student
+28%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.3%
State 7.6%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Blakeney Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burke County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waynesboro Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burke County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| S G a Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blakeney Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~726 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Blakeney Elementary
How many students attend Blakeney Elementary?
Blakeney Elementary has 726 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waynesboro, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blakeney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blakeney Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 23% 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 Blakeney Elementary?
100.0% of students at Blakeney Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blakeney Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blakeney Elementary is African American at 64.0% of enrollment, in Waynesboro, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blakeney Elementary?
Blakeney Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blakeney Elementary rank among public schools in Waynesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Blakeney Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Waynesboro, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waynesboro on the city page.
Is Blakeney Elementary a good school?
Blakeney Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Burke County?
Besides Blakeney Elementary, Burke County also operates Burke County High School (1,133 students), Waynesboro Primary School (924 students), and Burke County Middle School (828 students). See the Burke County district page for the complete list.
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