Blanchard Elementary School

3512 Weems Rd
Columbus, GA 31909

muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/BLN

451 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blanchard Elementary School, located at 3512 Weems Rd in Columbus, Georgia, is a public institution operating under the Muscogee County School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on foundational academic skills, student development, and a supportive learning environment. As part of a larger district, it adheres to the curriculum standards set by the state of Georgia, aiming to prepare students for successful transitions to middle school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student achievement and community engagement. Blanchard Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social and emotional growth. By leveraging the resources of the Muscogee County School District, the school provides a structured environment where educators focus on meeting the diverse needs of its student body, fostering both academic progress and a positive school culture.

451

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blanchard Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	63
Black	125
Asian	7
Two or More	52
Pacific Islander	1

White
203 (45.0%)
Black
125 (27.7%)
Hispanic
63 (14.0%)
Two or More
52 (11.5%)
Asian
7 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Muscogee County
Phone:	(706)748-2461
Website:	http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/BLN
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	372
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 39

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Blanchard Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Blanchard Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	219	48.6%
Male	232	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)