Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center
145 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center, located in Elberton, Georgia, operates as a specialized educational facility within the Elbert County School District. Unlike a traditional K-12 school, the center functions primarily as an alternative education setting designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. Its core mission focuses on providing a structured, supportive atmosphere that helps students address behavioral, social, or academic challenges, allowing them to remain on track toward graduation or successfully transition back into their home schools.
The center emphasizes a personalized approach to instruction, often utilizing smaller class sizes and focused interventions to cater to individual student needs. By fostering a environment centered on accountability and academic growth, the Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to promote student retention and long-term success. The facility is dedicated to helping students develop the discipline and skills necessary to navigate their educational journey, ensuring that every student in the Elberton community has access to the resources required to meet state educational standards.
The center emphasizes a personalized approach to instruction, often utilizing smaller class sizes and focused interventions to cater to individual student needs. By fostering a environment centered on accountability and academic growth, the Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to promote student retention and long-term success. The facility is dedicated to helping students develop the discipline and skills necessary to navigate their educational journey, ensuring that every student in the Elberton community has access to the resources required to meet state educational standards.
145
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
111.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 58 |
| Hispanic | 19 |
| Black | 54 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 13 |
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White58 (40.0 %)
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Black54 (37.2 %)
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Hispanic19 (13.1 %)
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Two or More13 (9.0 %)
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Asian1 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Pre Kindergarten |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Elbert County |
| Phone: | (706)213-4400 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - Pre-K |
| Total Students: | 145 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 10.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 161 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
145
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 145 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 75 | 51.7% |
| Male | 70 | 48.3% |