Blanchard Elementary

Q: Is Blanchard Elementary a good school?

Blanchard Elementary ranks 116 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Blanchard Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 296 students. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Missouri, outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests in both Mathematics and English Language Arts.

Blanchard Elementary has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 99% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the school has been able to provide a quality education and support for its students, ranking in the top 10-50 schools in Missouri for African American, White, and low-socioeconomic status students. The school's higher per-student spending and lower student-to-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools may contribute to its academic success.

When comparing Blanchard Elementary to other schools in the Cape Girardeau 63 district, it consistently outperforms its peers on standardized tests, with 76% of its 4th-grade students proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 49.9% at Alma Schrader Elementary and 33.9% at Franklin Elementary. The nearby Orchard Drive Elementary in the Jackson R-II district also stands out as a high-performing school with similar demographics to Blanchard.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

1829 N Sprigg St
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-5101

(573) 335-3030

District: Cape Girardeau 63

SchoolDigger Rank:
116^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,713

Students who attend Blanchard Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Central Junior High
	Central Middle
High:	Central High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 303

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.8%

African American:

27.4%

Two or more races:

15.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blanchard Elementary ranks better than 87.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Cape Girardeau 63 School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.07. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Blanchard Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.8%), African American (27.4%), two or more races (15.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Cape Girardeau 63 School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blanchard Elementary is 10.8. 2 elementary schools in the Cape Girardeau 63 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Blanchard Elementary employs 27.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blanchard Elementary is $10,713. 3 elementary schools in the Cape Girardeau 63 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blanchard Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Blanchard Elementary 116^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Blanchard Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Cape Girardeau 63:

SchoolDigger ranks Cape Girardeau 63 183^rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Blanchard Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Blanchard Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	36.72	779^th	1074	27.5%
2007	67.22	270^th	1080	75.0%
2008	60.41	382^nd	1084	64.8%
2009	62.90	352^nd	1053	66.6%
2010	53.07	525^th	1066	50.8%
2011	74.55	216^th	1088	80.1%
2012	89.77	47^th	1085	95.7%
2013	93.06	17^th	1108	98.5%
2014	96.78	4^th	1089	99.6%
2015	87.52	88^th	1058	91.7%
2016	91.46	34^th	865	96.1%
2017	93.27	20^th	1032	98.1%
2018	85.08	109^th	1045	89.6%
2019	79.13	159^th	1052	84.9%
2021	72.34	217^th	901	75.9%
2022	77.16	178^th	908	80.4%
2024	84.07	116^th	906	87.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blanchard Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	87.57	41^st	887	95.4%
2019	92.80	22^nd	907	97.6%
2021	92.67	24^th	574	95.8%
2022	95.61	13^th	532	97.6%
2024	97.88	10^th	625	98.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Blanchard Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	83.53	20^th	243	91.8%

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Rank History for White students at Blanchard Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	91.74	40^th	898	95.5%
2019	93.80	21^st	917	97.7%
2022	89.45	48^th	675	92.9%
2023	96.59	11^th	673	98.4%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.5)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, August 18, 2012

I have found the faculty to be very supportive of academic advancement and social skills development for all children. The principal is demanding, but in an extremely positive way. Her expectations of the children are high - and the students need that in order to be more motivated to succeed. The only negatives of which I am aware have nothing to do with classroom success, but rather limitations in other areas. For example, a robust PTO is needed to strenghten the school-home partnership. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Blanchard Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	287	207	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	503
2001	315	173	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	494
2002	159	125	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	291
2003	159	125	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	291
2004	166	108	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	283
2005	168	113	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	295
2006	182	117	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	311
2007	163	123	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	294
2008	167	147	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	318
2009	184	155	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	343
2010	203	168	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	377
2011	213	140	2	4	1	1	5	366
2012	197	87	2	7	0	1	27	321
2013	187	107	2	5	2	1	32	336
2014	198	91	1	6	2	0	47	345
2015	172	90	3	6	0	0	61	332
2016	175	107	2	10	0	0	54	348
2017	168	112	2	8	0	0	55	345
2018	191	132	2	14	0	0	56	395
2019	168	106	2	18	0	0	49	343
2020	170	122	6	13	0	0	44	355
2021	148	104	5	11	0	0	42	310
2022	169	111	6	11	0	0	51	348
2023	153	81	6	11	0	0	45	296
2024	151	83	7	15	1	0	46	303

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 Blanchard Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	503	37.0	13.6	76.5
2001	494	38.5	12.8	71.7
2002	291	25.2	11.5	73.5
2003	291	25.2	11.5	73.5
2004	283	25.2	11.2	75.3
2005	295	23.8	12.4	78.3
2006	311	25.8	12.1	74.6
2007	294	24.8	11.9	75.5
2008	318	29.9	10.6	78.6
2009	343	28.2	12.2	71.7
2010	377	29.3	12.8	73.5
2011	366	28.5	12.8	73
2012	321	30.0	10.6	68.8
2013	336	27.5	12.1	68.5
2014	345	29.5	11.6	75.9
2015	332	28.0	11.8	71.7
2016	348	28.0	12.4	72.4
2017	345	28.9	11.9	68.4
2018	395	29.5	13.3	71.1
2019	343	30.7	11.1	99.1
2020	355	28.8	12.3	99.2
2021	310	27.8	11.1	99
2022	348	28.9	12.0	99.1
2023	296	29.9	9.8	1
2024	303	27.8	10.8	100

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 Blanchard Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	503	37.0	13.6	76.5
2001	494	38.5	12.8	71.7
2002	291	25.2	11.5	73.5
2003	291	25.2	11.5	73.5
2004	283	25.2	11.2	75.3
2005	295	23.8	12.4	78.3
2006	311	25.8	12.1	74.6
2007	294	24.8	11.9	75.5
2008	318	29.9	10.6	78.6
2009	343	28.2	12.2	71.7
2010	377	29.3	12.8	73.5
2011	366	28.5	12.8	73
2012	321	30.0	10.6	68.8
2013	336	27.5	12.1	68.5
2014	345	29.5	11.6	75.9
2015	332	28.0	11.8	71.7
2016	348	28.0	12.4	72.4
2017	345	28.9	11.9	68.4
2018	395	29.5	13.3	71.1
2019	343	30.7	11.1	99.1
2020	355	28.8	12.3	99.2
2021	310	27.8	11.1	99
2022	348	28.9	12.0	99.1
2023	296	29.9	9.8	1
2024	303	27.8	10.8	100

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 Blanchard Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$805 (8.1%)	$9,140 (91.9%)	$9,945
2020	$1,108 (12.1%)	$8,060 (87.9%)	$9,168
2021	$964 (8.6%)	$10,306 (91.4%)	$11,270
2022	$1,162 (10.8%)	$9,551 (89.2%)	$10,713

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blanchard Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 159^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 178^th of 908 Elementary schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blanchard Elementary)	53.6	71.5	17.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cape Girardeau 63)	43.4	34.3	9.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blanchard Elementary)	63.4	57.2	6.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cape Girardeau 63)	48.7	37.3	11.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	41.4	7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blanchard Elementary)	71	52.8	18.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cape Girardeau 63)	36.1	31.8	4.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	343	296	13.7%
African American	106	81	23.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	6	200%
Hispanic	18	11	38.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	168	153	8.9%
Two or More Races	49	45	8.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.1%	1%	98.1%

Schools Near Blanchard Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)					MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Blanchard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1829 N Sprigg St	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 335-3030	303	28	10.8	100.0%	151 (49.8%)	83 (27.4%)	15 (5.0%)	7 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (15.2%)	84.1	116^th of 906 public elementary schools	87.2%					(n/a)	50.8	62.6						59.5	76.0					$10,713	$1,162	$9,551
Alma Schrader Elementary	Public	K-4	1360 Randol	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	No	(573) 335-5310	357	28	12.7	100.0%	247 (69.2%)	50 (14.0%)	15 (4.2%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.5%)	52.5	424^th of 906 public elementary schools	53.2%		67.9	275^th of 898 public elementary schools	69.4%	149	36.4	43.3						41.2	49.9					$10,326	$1,322	$9,004
Franklin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1550 Themis	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 335-5456	224	26	8.4	100.0%	64 (28.6%)	109 (48.7%)	20 (8.9%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (12.5%)	48.7	465^th of 906 public elementary schools	48.7%		26.2	696^th of 898 public elementary schools	22.5%	231	52.7	39.1						42.8	33.9					$14,096	$1,497	$12,599
Clippard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2880 Hopper Rd	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 334-5720	424	38	11.0	100.0%	160 (37.7%)	145 (34.2%)	50 (11.8%)	19 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (11.8%)	33.2	632^nd of 906 public elementary schools	30.2%		29.4	665^th of 898 public elementary schools	25.9%	33	35.6	33.6						27.7	36.2					$14,104	$1,651	$12,453
Jefferson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	520 S Minnesota	Cape Girardeau	63703	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 334-2030	470	45	10.4	100.0%	131 (27.9%)	203 (43.2%)	46 (9.8%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	82 (17.4%)	14.9	783^rd of 906 public elementary schools	13.6%		10.4	813^th of 898 public elementary schools	9.5%	30	20.0	15.8							27.4					$12,085	$2,054	$10,031
Nell Holcomb Elementary	Public	K-8	6547 State Hwy 177	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Nell Holcomb R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 334-3644	241	29	8.3	39.8%	218 (90.5%)	18 (7.5%)	3 (1.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.6	627^th of 906 public elementary schools	30.8%					(n/a)			20.0	41.8	10.0	28.0	35.4			28.0	25.9	36.0	16.3	$11,791	$2,483	$9,308
East Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	455 N. Lacey Street	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 243-5271	739	48	15.4	29.9%	680 (92.0%)	18 (2.4%)	13 (1.8%)	14 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (1.6%)	93.5	33^rd of 906 public elementary schools	96.4%		81.9	131^st of 898 public elementary schools	85.4%	98	76.6	65.9						69.9						$14,915	$1,186	$13,730
South Elementary	Public	K-4	1701 S Hope St	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 243-9575	388	31	12.6	53.9%	339 (87.4%)	10 (2.6%)	17 (4.4%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	14 (3.6%)	55.3	394^th of 906 public elementary schools	56.5%		50	457^th of 898 public elementary schools	49.1%	63	45.3	48.6						40.7	42.0					$11,354	$573	$10,781
Scott City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	3000 Main St	Scott City	63780	Scott County	Scott City R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 264-2131	300	23	12.8	60.3%	270 (90.0%)	4 (1.3%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.3%)	11.2	821^st of 906 public elementary schools	9.4%		31.9	640^th of 898 public elementary schools	28.7%	181	15.6	11.6						24.2						$11,865	$2,158	$9,706
Gordonville Attendance Center	Public	K-2	614 East Adams St	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 243-9580	43	4	10.8	23.3%	42 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)								(n/a)														$13,762	$480	$13,282

Frequently Asked Questions about Blanchard Elementary

Is Blanchard Elementary a good school?

Blanchard Elementary ranks 116^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Blanchard Elementary in?

Cape Girardeau 63

What is the racial makeup of Blanchard Elementary?

Students at Blanchard Elementary are 50% White, 27% African American, 15% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Blanchard Elementary attend?

Students who attend Blanchard Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Junior High
Middle : Central Middle
High : Central High

How many students attend Blanchard Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 303 students attended Blanchard Elementary.

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