Blandford Elementary School

www.effinghamschools.com

987 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blandford Elementary School, located in Rincon, Georgia, is a public elementary school serving students within the Effingham County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core literacy, numeracy, and social development. By integrating classroom instruction with various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is recognized for its commitment to the broader Effingham County community, prioritizing strong communication between faculty, students, and parents. Blandford Elementary places a high value on maintaining high academic standards while simultaneously nurturing a positive school culture. Through its website and administrative outreach, the school ensures that families remain informed and engaged, reflecting a collaborative approach to student achievement and community growth in the Rincon area.

987

Total Students

72.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blandford Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	505
Hispanic	159
Black	221
Asian	35
Two or More	64
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
505 (51.2%)
Black
221 (22.4%)
Hispanic
159 (16.1%)
Two or More
64 (6.5%)
Asian
35 (3.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Effingham County
Phone:	(912)826-4200
Website:	http://www.effinghamschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	987
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	415
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	87

* 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 72

Kindergarten 145

Grade 1 157

Grade 2 153

Grade 3 145

Grade 4 161

Grade 5 154

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Blandford Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	72
Kindergarten	145
Grade 1	157
Grade 2	153
Grade 3	145
Grade 4	161
Grade 5	154

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Blandford Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	472	47.8%
Male	515	52.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th