BLECKLEY COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bleckley County Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bleckley County school district, located in Cochran, GA with about 589 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th 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 40 teachers, Bleckley County Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Elementary School, located in Cochran, Georgia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Bleckley County School District. Committed to the district’s mission of fostering student success, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core curriculum instruction with personal growth. By maintaining a supportive learning environment, the faculty and staff work to ensure that young students develop the essential skills necessary for their future academic endeavors.

As part of a rural Georgia school system, Bleckley County Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the partnership between home and school. The institution utilizes its resources to provide students with a well-rounded foundation, often participating in district-wide initiatives that prioritize literacy, mathematics, and character development. Families and community members interested in specific academic calendars, school policies, or enrollment information can find further details through the official district website at http://www.bleckley.k12.ga.us.

For more information, contact Bleckley County Elementary School at (478) 934-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

470 Ga Highway 26 E
Cochran, GA 31014
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BLECKLEY COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cochran, GA with about 589 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Bleckley County
Total Students:
589
Teachers:
40
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
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 589 students

White
66.0%
Black or African American
28.2%
Hispanic/Latino
2.9%
Two or more races
2.2%
Asian
0.7%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.