- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Blakeney Elementary held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 59.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 130066002817 · Waynesboro, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
726 enr · 12.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Burke County High School (1,133 students)
Blakeney Elementary held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 59.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Blakeney Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burke County H
Burke County High School
1,133 students
- Waynesboro Pri
Waynesboro Primary School
924 students
- Burke County M
Burke County Middle School
828 students
- This school
Blakeney Elementary
726 students
- S G a Elementa 230
S G a Elementary School
230 students
What this shows Blakeney Elementary reports 726 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blakeney Elementary compares
Blakeney Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,444
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Burke County reports $19,444 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~726 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 704 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.