Blanchard Elementary School

3512 Weems Rd
Columbus, GA 31909

muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/BLN

456 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

456

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blanchard Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	55
Black	129
Asian	5
Two or More	49
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
214 (46.9 %)
Black
129 (28.3 %)
Hispanic
55 (12.1 %)
Two or More
49 (10.7 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Muscogee County
Phone:	(706)748-2461
Website:	http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/BLN
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	372
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

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Blanchard Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Blanchard Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	211	46.3%
Male	245	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)