Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center serves 159 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 65% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center's student population of 159 students has stayed relatively flat 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
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
46%
36%
White
37%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center?
159 students attend Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center students are Black, 37% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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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