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#1580 of 2,268 schools in GA
Blanchard Elementary School
Elementary School · Muscogee County · Columbus, GA
A Muscogee County elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3512 Weems Rd, Columbus, GA 31909
- Math 38% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blanchard Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blanchard Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,842/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,221
Median home value
$205,800
Median rent
$1,271/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
51.1%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31909; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 669 | Compare → |
| Allen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Eagle Ridge AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 674 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Muscogee County
- Schools in district
- 53
- Rank in district
- #18 of 53
- District spending per student
- $13,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blanchard Elementary School is listed in Muscogee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blanchard Elementary School
Blanchard Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, GA, part of Muscogee County, serving approximately 470 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,580 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blanchard Elementary School
What grades does Blanchard Elementary School serve?
Blanchard Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Blanchard Elementary School?
Blanchard Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanchard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blanchard Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blanchard Elementary School rank in GA?
Blanchard Elementary School ranks #1,580 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Blanchard Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blanchard Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Blanchard Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blanchard Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Blanchard Elementary School a charter school?
No, Blanchard Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blanchard Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Blanchard Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blanchard Elementary School?
47.9% of students at Blanchard Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 470
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Muscogee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (706) 748-2461
- Area population (ZIP 31909)
- 38,730
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31909; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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