Blandford Elementary School

As a well-populated elementary campus in Rincon, Georgia, Blandford Elementary School educates 987 students from grades pre-K through 5, overseen by Effingham County. That puts it 63% larger than the typical public school in Georgia, which averages around 605 students.

Across the 13 schools in Effingham County (14,560 students total), Blandford Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Blandford Elementary School lists that the most-represented group is White (51%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups; the rest consists of 22% Black, 16% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 4% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 75% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Blandford Elementary School has 72 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.6:1. That tracks the state average closely. An estimated 51% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Blandford Elementary School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 51.1% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 60.4%.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Effingham County) records that median household earnings sit near $88,438, about 27% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Blandford Elementary School is one of 13 public schools in Effingham County (combined enrollment of about 14,560 students).

The closest other public school is Rincon Elementary School, roughly 3.3 miles away. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Blandford Elementary School at 3rd of 9; the average score across the group is 52.1%.

The campus sits in an outlying setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Blandford Elementary School's enrollment has rose 33% since 2018, when it stood at 742 (now 987). Over the same period, the White share edged down from 60% to 51%.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Blandford Elementary School community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.