Bleckley County Elementary School

Bleckley County
470 Ga Highway 26 E
Cochran, GA 31014
554 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
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.
554
Total Students
44.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    379 (68.4 %)
  • Black
    136 (24.5 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (3.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Bleckley County
Phone: (478)934-3600
Website: http://www.bleckleyschools.org
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 537
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
Grade 3 189
Grade 4 191
Grade 5 174
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Bleckley County Primary School
Bleckley County
766 Students
242 East Dykes St
Cochran, GA 31014 (1.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd