- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rincon, GA
Blandford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Blandford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130198003348
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blandford Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Rincon · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Blandford Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blandford Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Rincon, GA.
School address
District: Effingham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130198003348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Blandford Elementary School held near 957 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.9 → 70.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+42 students YoY 130198003348 · Rincon, GA Other · MID · TRAD
987 enr · 16.2:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Effingham County High School (2,199 students)
Blandford Elementary School held near 957 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.9 → 70.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Blandford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Effingham Coun
Effingham County High School
2,199 students
- South Effingha
South Effingham High School
1,906 students
- South Effingha
South Effingham Middle School
1,161 students
- Effingham Coun
Effingham County Middle School
1,150 students
- Ebenezer Middl
Ebenezer Middle School
1,039 students
- This school
Blandford Elementary School
987 students
What this shows Blandford Elementary School reports 987 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blandford Elementary School compares
Blandford 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 46% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 987 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
987
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Georgia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,037
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 987 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
African American 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Blandford Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Effingham County reports $12,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blandford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Effingham High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Effingham Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Effingham County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ebenezer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blandford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,906
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Rincon
2 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 (~987 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blandford Elementary School
How many students attend Blandford Elementary School?
Blandford Elementary School has 987 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rincon, GA. CCD year-over-year: 915 (2022-23) → 957 (2023-24), nearly flat (+42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blandford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blandford Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blandford Elementary School?
32.6% of students at Blandford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blandford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blandford Elementary School is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Rincon, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blandford Elementary School?
Blandford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Blandford Elementary School rank among schools in Rincon?
By Resource Investment Index, Blandford Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Rincon, 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 Effingham County?
Besides Blandford Elementary School, Effingham County also operates Effingham County High School (2,199 students), South Effingham High School (1,906 students), and South Effingham Middle School (1,161 students). See the Effingham County district page for the complete list.