BLYTHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Blythe Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Richmond County school district, located in Blythe, GA with about 298 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 21 teachers, Blythe 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.

Blythe Elementary School, located at 290 Church St in Blythe, Georgia, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Richmond County School System. The school focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged students, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By fostering a supportive classroom atmosphere, the school aims to help students develop both the fundamental skills and the personal character necessary for success as they transition into middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Blythe Elementary is known for its small-town community feel, which encourages strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and students. The school typically engages in various extracurricular activities and community-building initiatives designed to enhance the student experience. By balancing rigorous instructional goals with a commitment to student well-being, the school serves as a vital anchor for the families of Blythe, dedicated to preparing its young learners to meet state educational standards and future academic challenges.

For more information, contact Blythe Elementary School at (706) 592-4090 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

290 Church St
Blythe, GA 30805
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BLYTHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Blythe, GA with about 298 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Richmond County
Total Students:
298
Teachers:
21.3
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
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 298 students

White
51.7%
Black or African American
33.6%
Hispanic/Latino
9.7%
Two or more races
3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%

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.