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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LINCOLN COUNTY·NCES 470249002660

Blanche School

1491 Ardmore HWY, Taft, TN 38488 · (931) 425-6141 · Lincoln County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL366 STUDENTS
Enrollment
366
Elementary
DISTRICT 527 · STATE 470
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
STATE 19.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
21
Kindergarten
45
Grade 1
47
Grade 2
45
Grade 3
37
Grade 4
33
Grade 5
37
Grade 6
39
Grade 7
33
Grade 8
29
Student demographics
White
32288%
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 56%
Hispanic
185%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 16%
Black
82%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 21%
Asian
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Two+
154%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
17548%
Female
19152%

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Test scores

TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or Mastered
English Language Arts
48.2%
TN avg 40.9% . +7.8pp since 2022
Math
45.9%
TN avg 39.3% . +1.5pp since 2022
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

About Blanche School

As an intimate elementary school in Taft, Tennessee, Blanche School caters to 366 students from grades pre-K through 8, one of the schools within Lincoln County. Enrollment runs roughly 22% below the state mean of about 470.

Within Lincoln County, which oversees 8 schools and 3,899 students, Blanche School is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Blanche School records that nearly all students (88%) are White. Other groups include 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, 2% Black. Compared to Lincoln County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Zooming out to the county, Lincoln County reports that median household earnings sit near $64,667, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. In all, Lincoln County runs 11 public schools (combined enrollment of about 4,979 students), of which Blanche School is one.

The closest other public school is Cedar Hill Elementary School, roughly 6.2 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 5 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Blanche School typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Lincoln County at a glance

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Population
35,946
Census ACS
Median income
$64,667
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
4,979 students

Quick facts

School name
Blanche School
District
Lincoln County
Address
1491 Ardmore HWY, Taft, TN 38488
Phone
(931) 425-6141
County
Lincoln County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
366
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
470249002660
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Blanche School
What is the total enrollment at Blanche School?
Blanche School enrolls approximately 366 students in grades PK-08.
Is Blanche School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Blanche School is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
What is the student diversity at Blanche School?
Student demographics at Blanche School are roughly 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Blanche School in?
Blanche School is part of Lincoln County.
Where is Blanche School located?
Blanche School is located at 1491 Ardmore HWY, Taft, TN 38488.
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