Blackshear Elementary School

5217 Ga Highway 121
Blackshear, GA 31516

(912)449-2088

bes.pierce.k12.ga.us

812 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blackshear Elementary School, located at 5217 Highway 121 in Blackshear, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone of the Pierce County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on building strong academic foundations while promoting the social and emotional development of every child. Through a commitment to excellence and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its students for future success within a nurturing, student-centered atmosphere.

As part of the Pierce County educational system, Blackshear Elementary emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community to enhance the overall student experience. The school utilizes a curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking. By maintaining a focus on core subjects alongside character development, Blackshear Elementary strives to cultivate a safe and inspiring space where students feel encouraged to reach their full potential.

812

Total Students

58.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blackshear Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	531
Hispanic	89
Black	136
Asian	4
Two or More	47
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
531 (65.4 %)
Black
136 (16.7 %)
Hispanic
89 (11.0 %)
Two or More
47 (5.8 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pierce County
Phone:	(912)449-2088
Website:	http://bes.pierce.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	812
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	820
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 132

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 135

Grade 5 125