BLANCHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Blanchard Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Muscogee County school district, located in Columbus, GA with about 548 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, Blanchard Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Blanchard Elementary School, located at 3512 Weems Rd in Columbus, Georgia, is a public institution operating under the Muscogee County School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on foundational academic skills, student development, and a supportive learning environment. As part of a larger district, it adheres to the curriculum standards set by the state of Georgia, aiming to prepare students for successful transitions to middle school.
The school is characterized by its commitment to student achievement and community engagement. Blanchard Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social and emotional growth. By leveraging the resources of the Muscogee County School District, the school provides a structured environment where educators focus on meeting the diverse needs of its student body, fostering both academic progress and a positive school culture.
For more information, contact Blanchard Elementary School at (706) 748-2461 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2461
BLANCHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Columbus, GA with about 548 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Muscogee County
- Total Students:
- 548
- Teachers:
- 31
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 548 students
- White
- 54.9%
- Black or African American
- 24.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.7%
- Two or more races
- 6.2%
- Asian
- 4.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.