Blackwell Elementary School (Closed 2013)

Blackwell Elementary School serves 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
341 students

Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(11-12)
65-69%
81%
(11-12)
80-84%
93%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
5%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
12%
20%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Black
56%
36%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

White
28%
34%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
72%
0.60

Showing 2004–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
63%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 27-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% GA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Blackwell Elementary School?
341 students attend Blackwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Blackwell Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blackwell Elementary School?
Blackwell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blackwell Elementary School offer ?
Blackwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Blackwell Elementary School part of?
Blackwell Elementary School is part of Elbert County School District.

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