Blythe Elementary School

292 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

292

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

114.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blythe Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	27
Black	87
Two or More	31
American Indian	2

White
145 (49.7 %)
Black
87 (29.8 %)
Two or More
31 (10.6 %)
Hispanic
27 (9.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Richmond County
Phone:	(706)592-4090
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
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 22

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 49