Blanchard Elementary School

1829 N Sprigg St
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Blanchard Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 20% in MO
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blanchard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Blanchard Elementary School's student population of 296 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
296 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Blanchard Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blanchard Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#262 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Blanchard Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blanchard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blanchard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Blanchard Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
27%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Blanchard Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Blanchard Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
15%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Blanchard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Blanchard Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Blanchard Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Blanchard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blanchard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blanchard Elementary School's ranking?
Blanchard Elementary School is ranked #262 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Blanchard Elementary School often compared to?
Blanchard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alma Schrader Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Blanchard Elementary School?
296 students attend Blanchard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Blanchard Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blanchard Elementary School?
Blanchard Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blanchard Elementary School offer ?
Blanchard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Blanchard Elementary School part of?
Blanchard Elementary School is part of Cape Girardeau 63 School District.

School Reviews

5   4/11/2022
I love this school. I went to all the plays etc the school had and enjoyed seeing the performances and going to the chili suppers. Happy Experiences !!!
- Posted by Parent - Skylar Vanamburg

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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