- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elberton, GA
Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130201004085
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Elberton · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center has class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Elberton, GA.
School address
District: Elbert County · Georgia
NCES ID 130201004085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center grew from 145 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 130201004085 · Elberton, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 16.1:1 · 84.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Elbert County High School (916 students)
Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center grew from 145 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elbert County
Elbert County High School
916 students
- Elbert County
Elbert County Middle School
650 students
- Elbert County
Elbert County Primary School
647 students
- Elbert County
Elbert County Elementary School
633 students
- This school 161
Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center
161 students
What this shows Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center compares
Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Georgia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.6%
White 37.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Elbert County reports $14,402 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbert County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elbert County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elbert County Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elbert County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~161 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center
How many students attend Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center?
Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center has 161 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elberton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center is 16.1:1, 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 Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center?
84.8% of students at Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center is African American at 41.6% of enrollment, in Elberton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center?
Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center rank among public schools in Elberton?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Elberton, 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 Elberton on the city page.
What other schools are in Elbert County?
Besides Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center, Elbert County also operates Elbert County High School (916 students), Elbert County Middle School (650 students), and Elbert County Primary School (647 students). See the Elbert County district page for the complete list.