Blandford Elementary School

www.effinghamschools.com

915 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blandford Elementary School, located in Rincon, Georgia, is a public elementary school serving students within the Effingham County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core literacy, numeracy, and social development. By integrating classroom instruction with various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is recognized for its commitment to the broader Effingham County community, prioritizing strong communication between faculty, students, and parents. Blandford Elementary places a high value on maintaining high academic standards while simultaneously nurturing a positive school culture. Through its website and administrative outreach, the school ensures that families remain informed and engaged, reflecting a collaborative approach to student achievement and community growth in the Rincon area.

915

Total Students

61.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blandford Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	526
Hispanic	125
Black	196
Asian	13
Two or More	54
Pacific Islander	1

White
526 (57.5 %)
Black
196 (21.4 %)
Hispanic
125 (13.7 %)
Two or More
54 (5.9 %)
Asian
13 (1.4 %)
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:	Effingham County
Phone:	(912)826-4200
Website:	http://www.effinghamschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	915
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	415
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	87

* 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 76

Kindergarten 130

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 139

Grade 3 147

Grade 4 157

Grade 5 143

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Blandford Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	76
Kindergarten	130
Grade 1	123
Grade 2	139
Grade 3	147
Grade 4	157
Grade 5	143

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Blandford Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	431	47.1%
Male	484	52.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th