Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center serves 161 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center's student population of 161 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center is 0.67, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-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
How many students attend Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center?
161 students attend Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center students are Black, 37% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center?
Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center offer ?
Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center part of?
Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center is part of Elbert County School District.
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