Blackshear Elementary School

5217 Ga Highway 121
Blackshear, GA 31516

(912)449-2088

bes.pierce.k12.ga.us

820 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blackshear Elementary School, located at 5217 Highway 121 in Blackshear, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone of the Pierce County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on building strong academic foundations while promoting the social and emotional development of every child. Through a commitment to excellence and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its students for future success within a nurturing, student-centered atmosphere.

As part of the Pierce County educational system, Blackshear Elementary emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community to enhance the overall student experience. The school utilizes a curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking. By maintaining a focus on core subjects alongside character development, Blackshear Elementary strives to cultivate a safe and inspiring space where students feel encouraged to reach their full potential.

820

Total Students

59.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blackshear Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	537
Hispanic	91
Black	124
Asian	3
Two or More	60
American Indian	5

White
537 (65.5%)
Black
124 (15.1%)
Hispanic
91 (11.1%)
Two or More
60 (7.3%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)
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:	Pierce County
Phone:	(912)449-2088
Website:	http://bes.pierce.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	820
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	820
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

Pre-Kindergarten 68

Kindergarten 134

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 121