Serving 726 students in grades 3-5, Blakeney Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 726 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blakeney Elementary serves the west part of Waynesboro, GA, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 539.4 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 17.7 miles, extending up to 25.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blakeney Elementary School's student population of 726 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
726 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blakeney Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blakeney 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
#1623 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
64%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blakeney Elementary School's ranking?
Blakeney Elementary School is ranked #1623 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Blakeney Elementary School?
726 students attend Blakeney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Blakeney Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blakeney Elementary School?
Blakeney Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blakeney Elementary School offer ?
Blakeney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blakeney Elementary School part of?
Blakeney Elementary School is part of Burke County School District.
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