BLECKLEY COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Bleckley County Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bleckley County school district, located in Cochran, GA with about 729 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, Bleckley County Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bleckley County Primary School, located in Cochran, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bleckley County School District. Catering to the youngest learners in the community, the school focuses on creating a nurturing and supportive environment designed to foster early academic development and social-emotional growth. By emphasizing core literacy and numeracy skills, the primary school aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares students for success as they transition into the higher grade levels within the district.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Cochran, reflecting a commitment to student-centered learning and family engagement. Through their official website, the administration maintains a focus on transparency and communication, providing resources for parents and stakeholders to stay informed about school events, curriculum goals, and district policies. As part of the broader Bleckley County system, the primary school reflects the district’s dedication to providing quality public education in a safe and structured setting tailored to the unique developmental needs of early childhood students.

For more information, contact Bleckley County Primary School at (478) 934-2280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

259 E Peter St
Cochran, GA 31014
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BLECKLEY COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cochran, GA with about 729 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Bleckley County
Total Students:
729
Teachers:
39.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 729 students

White
67.8%
Black or African American
25.5%
Two or more races
3.7%
Hispanic/Latino
2.2%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.