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Enrollment
543
Elementary
DISTRICT 502 · STATE 366
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BLANCHARD·NCES 400468000159
Blanchard Elementary School
1620 North Main Street, Blanchard, OK 73010 · (405) 485-3394 · McClain County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL543 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.8:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.5:1 · STATE 15.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
228 students
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 68%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 117 | 22% |
| Kindergarten | 128 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 136 | 25% |
| Grade 2 | 162 | 30% |
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 73% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Blanchard Elementary School→Blanchard Intermediate Elementary School→Blanchard Middle School→Blanchard High School
Based on grade levels within BLANCHARD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Blanchard Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchard Elementary School this school | 543 | 42.0% | N/A |
| Chisholm Elementary School Enid | 528 | 41.5% | 53.5% |
| Blanchard Intermediate Elementary School Blanchard | 460 | 42.0% | 51.5% |
| Bethel Elementary School Shawnee | 556 | 38.5% | 46.1% |
| Bridge Creek Early Childhood Blanchard | 492 | 43.9% | N/A |
| L. W. Westfall Elementary School Choctaw | 457 | 38.7% | 37.0% |
Matched among Oklahoma elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Blanchard Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma | In McClain County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 543 | #142 of 941 | #3 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.8:1 | #485 of 708 | #7 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.0% | #598 of 708 | #6 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 42.0% | #798 of 876 | #5 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +4.4% | #114 of 164 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
543
+48 (+10%) vs 2020
+2% since 1990-91, when it was 533
Student : Teacher
16.8:1
was 16.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 543 | 32.3 | 16.8:1 | 42% (228) |
| 2023-24 | 547 | 28.2 | 19.4:1 | 47% (258) |
| 2022-23 | 558 | 29.6 | 18.9:1 | 35% (194) |
| 2020-21 | 495 | 30 | 16.5:1 | 34% (169) |
| 2017-18 | 520 | 30.6 | 17.0:1 | 42% (217) |
| 2015-16 | 536 | 31 | 17.3:1 | 43% (232) |
| 2010-11 | 515 | 27 | 19.1:1 | 45% (231) |
| 2000-01 | 584 | 34 | 17.2:1 | 37% (216) |
| 1990-91 | 533 | 31 | 17.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Blanchard Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 4% (520 to 543); teachers up 6% (30.6 to 32.3).
About Blanchard Elementary School
Blanchard Elementary School is one of the public schools in Blanchard, Oklahoma. It is a mid-sized elementary school. The school serves pre-K through 2. Enrollment is 543 students. By comparison, elementary schools in Oklahoma enroll about 366 students on average.
BLANCHARD is responsible for 4 schools, Blanchard Elementary School included, with 2,230 students in all.
Of every 100 students at Blanchard Elementary School, about 68 are White. Other reported shares: 15% multiracial, 11% Hispanic, and 4% Native American. McClain County's residents are about 78% White, 10 points above the school's share. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 50%.
Blanchard Elementary School has 32.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 16.8:1. The school's 16.8:1 compares with an average of 15.6:1 for elementary schools in Oklahoma. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch, often used to gauge student poverty, is 42%. Public schools in McClain County average a similar 43%.
The school's county is McClain County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $84,552, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 29%, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. There are 21 public schools in the county, enrolling about 8,736, Blanchard Elementary School among them.
About 0.7 miles separate Blanchard Elementary School from the closest public school, Blanchard High School. The five-mile area around Blanchard Elementary School holds 3 other public schools.
Locale: Rural: Distant. In NCES terms, the school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment figures show a gain of 48 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
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McClain County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
45,273
Census ACS
Median income
$84,552
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
21
8,736 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BLANCHARD
- Blanchard High SchoolHigh · 773 students
- Blanchard Intermediate Elementary SchoolElementary · 460 students
- Blanchard Middle SchoolMiddle · 454 students
Other schools in Blanchard
- Blanchard High SchoolHigh · 773 students
- Bridge Creek High SchoolHigh · 559 students
- Bridge Creek Early ChildhoodElementary · 492 students
- Blanchard Intermediate Elementary SchoolElementary · 460 students
- Bridge Creek Middle SchoolMiddle · 458 students
- Blanchard Middle SchoolMiddle · 454 students
Other Blanchard Elementary schools
4 other US public schools in 5 states are named Blanchard Elementary. Blanchard Elementary School is the largest of the 5.
- Blanchard Elementary SchoolColumbus, GA · 451 students
- Blanchard Elementary SchoolShreveport, LA · 363 students
- BLANCHARD ELEM.CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO · 326 students
- Blanchard ElementarySanta Paula, CA · 317 students
Nearby schools
- Blanchard High School0.7 mi · 773
- Blanchard Middle School0.7 mi · 454
- Blanchard Intermediate Elementary School0.9 mi · 460
- Middleberg Public School5.5 mi · 309
- Bridge Creek Early Childhood6.6 mi · 492
- Bridge Creek Intermediate Elementary School6.6 mi · 420
Frequently asked questions
About Blanchard Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Blanchard Elementary School?
Blanchard Elementary School enrolls approximately 543 students in grades PK-02.
Is Blanchard Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Blanchard Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Blanchard Elementary School have?
Blanchard Elementary School employs 32 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.8:1.
How diverse is Blanchard Elementary School?
Blanchard Elementary School reports a student body of 68% White, 11% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 15% Two or more.
Who oversees Blanchard Elementary School?
Blanchard Elementary School is overseen by BLANCHARD in McClain County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.