Blakeney Elementary

Burke County
100 Olympic Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
703 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Blakeney Elementary School, located at 100 Olympic Drive in Waynesboro, Georgia, serves as a primary educational institution within the Burke County School District. As a key part of the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to young learners, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. It functions as a pillar for families in the area, aiming to create a supportive environment that prepares students for success in their middle and high school years.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the success of its diverse student body, often participating in district-wide initiatives designed to improve educational outcomes and school culture. By offering a structured curriculum and extracurricular opportunities, Blakeney Elementary strives to foster a love of learning while meeting the unique needs of its students. Its presence in Waynesboro reflects the broader district’s mission to equip local children with the necessary skills and confidence to thrive in a global society.
703
Total Students
60.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
103.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    430 (61.2 %)
  • White
    205 (29.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    41 (5.8 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (3.4 %)
  • Asian
    3 (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: Burke County
Phone: (706)554-2265
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 703
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 726
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 3 244
Grade 4 223
Grade 5 236
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Waynesboro Primary School
Burke County
961 Students
352 Southside Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830 (0.1 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd