Enrollment
579
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cochran, GA
Bleckley County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bleckley County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130044001920
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bleckley County Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Cochran · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bleckley County Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bleckley County Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Cochran, GA.
School address
District: Bleckley County · Georgia
NCES ID 130044001920 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bleckley County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bleckley County Elementary School
Bleckley County Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Cochran, Georgia, enrolling 579 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 70.9% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 579 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 328 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 579 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bleckley County also operates Bleckley County Primary School (689 students) and Bleckley County High School (680 students) alongside Bleckley County Elementary School.
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 Bleckley County Elementary School compares
Bleckley County Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 17% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 35% in Georgia - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,517
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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 579 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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
White 72.7%
African American 20.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Bleckley County Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bleckley County, which includes Bleckley County Elementary School.
$12,517
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 60.6%
Federal 17.3%
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 Bleckley County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bleckley County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bleckley County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bleckley Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bleckley County Success Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bleckley County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~579 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bleckley County Elementary School
How many students attend Bleckley County Elementary School?
Bleckley County Elementary School has 579 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cochran, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bleckley County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bleckley County Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% 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 Bleckley County Elementary School?
70.9% of students at Bleckley County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bleckley County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bleckley County Elementary School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Cochran, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bleckley County Elementary School?
Bleckley County Elementary School 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 Bleckley County Elementary School rank among public schools in Cochran?
By Resource Investment Index, Bleckley County Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Cochran, 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 Cochran on the city page.
Is Bleckley County Elementary School a good school?
Bleckley County Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Bleckley County?
Besides Bleckley County Elementary School, Bleckley County also operates Bleckley County Primary School (689 students), Bleckley County High School (680 students), and Bleckley Middle School (550 students). See the Bleckley County district page for the complete list.
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