At a glance
Reported students
579
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
579
Bleckley County Elementary School: 579 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
14.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 537
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Bleckley County Elementary School
Bleckley County Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Cochran. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Bleckley County. NCES reports 579 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, close to the Georgia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.7%) and Black (20.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 18.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bleckley County Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 18.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.7%
- Hispanic2.4%
- Black20.6%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bleckley County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bleckley County Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
689 reported students
Bleckley Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
550 reported students
Bleckley County High School
High · Grades 09–12
680 reported students
Bleckley County Success Academy
High · Grades 06–12
83 reported students
Public schools near Bleckley County Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bleckley County High School High · Bleckley County | 09–12 | 680 | 0.3 mi |
| Bleckley Middle School Middle · Bleckley County | 06–08 | 550 | 0.6 mi |
| Bleckley County Success Academy High · Bleckley County | 06–12 | 83 | 0.6 mi |
| Bleckley County Primary School Elementary · Bleckley County | PK–02 | 689 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bleckley County Elementary School
What grades does Bleckley County Elementary School serve?
Bleckley County Elementary School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bleckley County.
How many students attend Bleckley County Elementary School?
Bleckley County Elementary School reported 579 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 537 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bleckley County Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 579 students and 40.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bleckley County Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bleckley County Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bleckley County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bleckley County Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bleckley County Elementary School in?
Bleckley County Elementary School is part of Bleckley County, based in Cochran, GA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bleckley County Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bleckley County High School (0.3 mi), Bleckley Middle School (0.6 mi), Bleckley County Success Academy (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.