Serving 820 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blackshear Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 820 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Blackshear Elementary School serves the southwest part of its school district in Blackshear, GA, covering an area of approximately 134.2 square miles. Families in this zone typically experience a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 11.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blackshear Elementary School's student population of 820 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
820 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Excellence is the Standard
School Rankings
Blackshear Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackshear Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#661 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
4%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackshear Elementary School's ranking?
Blackshear Elementary School is ranked #661 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Blackshear Elementary School often compared to?
Blackshear Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midway Elementary School, Patterson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Blackshear Elementary School?
820 students attend Blackshear Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Blackshear Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blackshear Elementary School?
Blackshear Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blackshear Elementary School offer ?
Blackshear Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blackshear Elementary School part of?
Blackshear Elementary School is part of Pierce County School District.
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