BLANCHARD ELEM.

BLANCHARD ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CAPE GIRARDEAU 63 school district, located in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO with about 395 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, BLANCHARD ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Blanchard Elementary School is a public primary school located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, serving as part of the Cape Girardeau Public School District. Situated on N. Sprigg Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and operates under the "Cape Tigers" district identity. The school focuses on providing a foundational education for young students, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional growth, and a supportive learning environment designed to prepare children for their future educational journeys.

As part of the broader Cape Girardeau school system, Blanchard Elementary benefits from the district's commitment to modern educational standards and community involvement. The school’s digital presence through the district website offers parents and community members access to essential resources, including school calendars, policy information, and updates on district-wide initiatives. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, students, and families, Blanchard Elementary strives to maintain a standard of excellence that reflects the district's mission to educate and inspire every student who walks through its doors.

For more information, contact BLANCHARD ELEM. at (573) 335-3030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1829 N SPRIGG ST
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701-5101
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BLANCHARD ELEM. is a public Title I school in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO with about 395 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
CAPE GIRARDEAU 63
Total Students:
395
Teachers:
29.57
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 395 students

White
48.4%
Black or African American
33.4%
Two or more races
14.2%
Hispanic/Latino
3.5%
Asian
0.5%

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.