Blandford Elementary School

Summary:

Blandford Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Rincon, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 915 students. The school is part of the Effingham County School District, which is ranked 22 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blandford Elementary School has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 10 years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 141 to 231 out of over 1,200 Georgia elementary schools. The school consistently outperforms the state average in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, Blandford's 5th-grade students achieved 69.4% proficiency in ELA, 70.7% in Math, and 66.2% in Science, significantly higher than the state averages. The school's performance in Math is particularly strong, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students scoring well above the state averages.

Compared to nearby schools in the Effingham County and Savannah-Chatham County districts, Blandford Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution. The school's low free and reduced lunch rates, as well as its favorable student-teacher ratio, suggest that it may have effective practices and resources that contribute to its strong academic outcomes. This is further highlighted by the stark contrast in performance between Blandford and lower-performing schools in the Savannah-Chatham County district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4650 McCall Rd
       Rincon, GA  31326


(912) 826-4200

District: Effingham County

SchoolDigger Rank:
180th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,698 Help


Students who attend Blandford Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ebenezer Middle School
High:    South Effingham High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  957

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.4%
African American:
21.8%
Hispanic:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blandford Elementary School ranks better than 85.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Effingham County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Blandford Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.4%), African American (21.8%), Hispanic (14.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blandford Elementary School is 13.4, which is the 4th best among 8 elementary schools in the Effingham County School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blandford Elementary School is $9,698, which is the 4th highest among 8 elementary schools in the Effingham County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Blandford Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Effingham County:

SchoolDigger ranks Effingham County 22nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blandford Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 70.98 338th 1125 70.0%
2008 73.70 265th 1134 76.6%
2009 73.09 283rd 1133 75.0%
2010 78.37 220th 1183 81.4%
2011 74.88 313th 1212 74.2%
2012 81.06 171st 1201 85.8%
2013 80.17 194th 1225 84.2%
2014 80.81 169th 1231 86.3%
2015 79.20 219th 1240 82.3%
2016 81.12 195th 1233 84.2%
2017 85.94 141st 1205 88.3%
2018 83.94 179th 1209 85.2%
2019 82.13 199th 1234 83.9%
2021 80.94 213th 1214 82.5%
2022 81.29 231st 1244 81.4%
2023 83.88 191st 1242 84.6%
2024 84.77 180th 1248 85.6%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.6)
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Reviews:
Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, September 1, 2011

Open Quote My child started school at Blandford with failing grades in March 2011. This was very upsetting I knew she was not going to pass to the second grade, I knew her teacher in Memphis was the problem ,but I couldn't believe the turn around in how my child acted and begun to enjoy doing her school work again ..Not only in the short time she was at Blandford did she pass she also received an award for Reading, Social studies and citizenship she also liked her teacher (Mrs. Kellie Roberts). I am very impressed with this school... Close Quote



Enrollment information for Blandford Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 520 132 24 31 0 n/a n/a 26 733
2008 515 153 20 44 1 n/a n/a 27 760
2009 531 176 20 46 0 n/a n/a 35 808
2010 547 156 23 67 1 0 35 0 829
2011 556 171 22 72 0 1 38 0 860
2012 552 180 19 72 0 1 41 0 865
2013 592 174 20 79 0 2 45 0 912
2014 570 191 20 84 0 2 39 0 906
2015 483 131 10 79 1 0 51 0 755
2016 474 159 11 70 0 0 53 0 767
2017 457 150 12 78 0 0 47 0 744
2018 447 166 14 76 0 0 39 0 742
2019 458 167 10 62 1 0 53 0 751
2020 477 157 5 55 0 0 61 0 755
2021 474 141 8 73 0 0 55 0 751
2022 484 162 7 99 0 0 58 0 810
2023 526 196 13 125 0 1 54 0 915
2024 530 209 17 138 0 1 62 0 957

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blandford Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 733 49.7 14.7 28.1
2008 760 54.6 13.9 33.8
2009 808 54.9 14.7 40.6
2010 829 57.6 14.3 41.6
2011 860 56.6 15.1 45.2
2012 865 57.1 15.1 43.7
2013 912 58.0 15.7 43.6
2014 906 58.3 15.5 42.5
2015 755 51.0 14.8 36.8
2016 767 51.0 15.0 37.7
2017 744 51.1 14.5 39.8
2018 742 51.9 14.2 41.2
2019 751 50.6 14.8 42.9
2020 755 57.2 13.1 42
2021 751 59.0 12.7 43.4
2022 810 58.2 13.9 n/a
2023 915 61.9 14.7 43
2024 957 70.9 13.4 52.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blandford Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 733 49.7 14.7 28.1
2008 760 54.6 13.9 33.8
2009 808 54.9 14.7 40.6
2010 829 57.6 14.3 41.6
2011 860 56.6 15.1 45.2
2012 865 57.1 15.1 43.7
2013 912 58.0 15.7 43.6
2014 906 58.3 15.5 42.5
2015 755 51.0 14.8 36.8
2016 767 51.0 15.0 37.7
2017 744 51.1 14.5 39.8
2018 742 51.9 14.2 41.2
2019 751 50.6 14.8 42.9
2020 755 57.2 13.1 42
2021 751 59.0 12.7 43.4
2022 810 58.2 13.9 n/a
2023 915 61.9 14.7 43
2024 957 70.9 13.4 52.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Blandford Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $252 (2.8%) $8,813 (97.2%) $9,065
2018 $266 (2.9%) $8,860 (97.1%) $9,125
2019 $301 (3.1%) $9,397 (96.9%) $9,698

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blandford Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 199th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 191st of 1242 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blandford Elementary School)45.261.2
 16%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Effingham County)52.352.5
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blandford Elementary School)58.764.7
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Effingham County)65.264.6
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blandford Elementary School)59.148.4
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Effingham County)5142.2
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blandford Elementary School)72.758.2
 14.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Effingham County)63.557.8
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blandford Elementary School)64.351.7
 12.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Effingham County)57.851.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blandford Elementary School)61.160.8
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Effingham County)52.653
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Blandford Elementary School)61.164.3
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Effingham County)58.556.2
 2.3%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students751915
 21.8%
African American167196
 17.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1013
 30%
Hispanic62125
 101.6%
Pacific Islander01
White458526
 14.8%
Two or More Races5354
 1.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.9%43%
 0.1%


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Students who attend Blandford Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ebenezer Middle School
High : South Effingham High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 957 students attended Blandford Elementary School.

Blandford Elementary School ranks 180th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Blandford Elementary School are 55% White, 22% African American, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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