- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cochran, GA
Bleckley County Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Bleckley County Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130044000256
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bleckley County Primary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Cochran · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bleckley County Primary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bleckley County Primary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Cochran, GA.
School address
District: Bleckley County · Georgia
NCES ID 130044000256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Bleckley County Primary School held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 130044000256 · Cochran, GA Other · MID · TRAD
689 enr · 16.4:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Bleckley County High School (680 students)
Bleckley County Primary School held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bleckley County Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bleckley County Primary School
689 students
- Bleckley Count
Bleckley County High School
680 students
- Bleckley Count
Bleckley County Elementary School
579 students
- Bleckley Middl
Bleckley Middle School
550 students
- Bleckley Count 83
Bleckley County Success Academy
83 students
What this shows Bleckley County Primary School reports 689 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bleckley County Primary School compares
Bleckley County Primary 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 17% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
689
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Georgia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,493
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 689 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
African American 23.2%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Bleckley County Primary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bleckley County reports $13,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bleckley County Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bleckley County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bleckley County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bleckley Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bleckley County Success Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bleckley County Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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 other schools in Cochran
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 (~689 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bleckley County Primary School
How many students attend Bleckley County Primary School?
Bleckley County Primary School has 689 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cochran, GA. CCD year-over-year: 766 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bleckley County Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bleckley County Primary School is 16.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bleckley County Primary School?
70.9% of students at Bleckley County Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bleckley County Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Bleckley County Primary School is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Cochran, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bleckley County Primary School?
Bleckley County Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Bleckley County Primary School rank among public schools in Cochran?
By Resource Investment Index, Bleckley County Primary School ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Bleckley County?
Besides Bleckley County Primary School, Bleckley County also operates Bleckley County High School (680 students), Bleckley County Elementary School (579 students), and Bleckley Middle School (550 students). See the Bleckley County district page for the complete list.