Blackwell Elementary School serves 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
341 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
93%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
56%
36%
White
28%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% GA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Blackwell Elementary School?
341 students attend Blackwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Blackwell Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackwell Elementary School?
Blackwell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blackwell Elementary School offer ?
Blackwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Blackwell Elementary School part of?
Blackwell Elementary School is part of Elbert County School District.
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