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Blanchard Elementary School

Q: Is Blanchard Elementary School a good school?

Blanchard Elementary School ranks 460 th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

460^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 62% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Blanchard Elementary School in Columbus, GA, serves 451 students in grades PK-5 within the Muscogee County School District, and has earned a 3-star rating after climbing from the 47th to the 62nd percentile statewide over the past two years.

Blanchard stands out for its strong and consistent performance in math and science. In 5th grade, 46.6% of students scored proficient in math—nearly double the district rate of 25.6%—and 56.9% scored proficient in science, well above both district and state averages. Third-grade math proficiency also reached 46.9%, far exceeding the district's 29.9%. The school has shown remarkable improvement, jumping 206 positions in state rankings since 2023-2024, with 5th grade science proficiency rising by 15 percentage points. This progress is especially notable given that 82.5% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Blanchard also outperforms its district in every subject and grade level tested, indicating school-wide effectiveness rather than isolated success. Chronic absenteeism has dropped dramatically from 19.6% to 11.7% over three years—now well below both the district (19.5%) and state (17.7%) averages—suggesting stronger student engagement. The school also shows particular strength with male students, ranking in the 68th percentile statewide for that subgroup.

For context, Blanchard sits just 1.33 miles from Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy, which ranks 3rd in the state with near-perfect scores but serves a much wealthier population (16.85% free/reduced lunch). Blanchard achieves solid results despite serving a far more economically challenged student body. Per-student spending of $14,919 is in line with nearby schools like Waddell Elementary ($13,137) and Johnson Elementary ($17,567), yet Blanchard delivers better outcomes than most neighbors. While math and science are clear strengths, English Language Arts remains an area for growth—though 3rd grade ELA has improved from 23.3% to 40.6% over two years. Overall, Blanchard is a rising school that is achieving strong results for its students.

451

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,919

Per pupil spending ?

82.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3512 Weems Rd
Columbus, GA 31909

(706) 748-2461

District: Muscogee County

Students who attend Blanchard Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Veterans Memorial Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.0%

African American:

27.7%

Hispanic:

14.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 45th percentile in 2016 → 62nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2016

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Muscogee County

✓Above the Georgia median (62nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg32%

Georgia avg47%

460^th of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 38%▲ up 17 pts since 2016

From bottom 45% (2016) to top 38% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 30Elementary Schools in the Muscogee County

149^th of 202Muscogee County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	57.7	460 of 1222	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.1	423 of 1238	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.8	664 of 1236	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.1	680 of 1223	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.8	652 of 1220	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.1	557 of 1214	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.3	578 of 1234	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.0	651 of 1209	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	46.4	604 of 1205	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	42.7	677 of 1233	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	55.0	518 of 1240	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	59.2	600 of 1231	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	46.0	793 of 1225	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	63.2	514 of 1201	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	57.5	612 of 1212	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	66.9	431 of 1183	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	69.4	349 of 1133	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	80.4	161 of 1134	85.8%	★★★★☆
2007	77.0	220 of 1125	80.4%	★★★★☆
2006	73.0	295 of 1101	73.2%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	85.3	95 of 892	89.3%	★★★★☆
2024	72.1	180 of 879	79.5%	★★★★☆
2023	34.3	557 of 870	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.3	466 of 876	46.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	48.2	555 of 1189	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.4	423 of 1224	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	38.5	718 of 1223	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.1	692 of 1212	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.6	704 of 1206	41.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	64.6	377 of 1186	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.5	441 of 1225	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.4	609 of 1220	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.1	657 of 1210	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.8	599 of 1209	50.5%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	35.4	38 of 56	32.1%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	70.0	123 of 565	78.2%	★★★★☆
2024	26.3	365 of 487	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.6	416 of 455	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	30.5	507 of 703	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	24.8	600 of 769	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	12.6	728 of 772	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	22.9	626 of 775	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	21.1	647 of 779	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2025)89th percentile+24 vs school

Special Education (2025)78th percentile+12 vs school

Male (2026)68th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2026)53rd percentile-9 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)32nd percentile-34 vs school

White (2026)28th percentile-34 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Science57%+13 vs state

Mathematics45%~ state avg

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by a parent
Tuesday, August 5, 2014

This is the 4th year my son has been going to Blanchard. The faculty is very nice and helpful. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Blanchard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3512 Weems Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-2461	451	31	14.5	82.5%	203 (45.0%)	125 (27.7%)	63 (14.0%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (11.5%)	57.7	460^th of 1222 public elementary schools	62.4%		61.1	423^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	65.8%	37	46.9	42.8	46.6	56.9	$14,919	$1,188	$13,731
Britt David Magnet Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	5801 Armour Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	Yes	No	No	(706) 748-2617	552	31	17.8	16.8%	213 (38.6%)	114 (20.7%)	53 (9.6%)	131 (23.7%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.3%)	99.6	3^rd of 1222 public elementary schools	99.8%		99.7	3^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	99.8%		95.7	97.8	97.9	97.9	$13,346	$430	$12,916
Eagle Ridge Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	7576 Raider Way	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 569-3746	658	48	13.7	75.7%	226 (34.3%)	220 (33.4%)	106 (16.1%)	37 (5.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	65 (9.9%)	57.2	463^rd of 1222 public elementary schools	62.1%		47.2	603^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	51.3%	140	64.9	47.9	37.8	41.5	$14,758	$1,446	$13,311
Allen Elementary School	Public	K-5	5201 23rd Ave	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2418	436	31	14.0	100.0%	129 (29.6%)	113 (25.9%)	155 (35.6%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.3%)	12	1125^th of 1222 public elementary schools	7.9%		13.1	1132^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	8.6%	7	17.7	17.9	13.8	29.2	$14,870	$1,441	$13,429
Gentian Elementary School	Public	K-5	4201 Primrose Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3625	442	39	11.3	100.0%	92 (20.8%)	249 (56.3%)	49 (11.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (11.5%)	15.2	1079^th of 1222 public elementary schools	11.7%		27	891^st of 1238 public elementary schools	28.0%	188	24.6	33.4	7.2	26.2	$17,419	$2,282	$15,136
North Columbus Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2006 Old Guard Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-3183	737	46	16.0	80.5%	185 (25.1%)	315 (42.7%)	98 (13.3%)	69 (9.4%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	64 (8.7%)	62.7	404^th of 1222 public elementary schools	66.9%		73.2	293^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	76.3%	111	46.1	69.1	40.0	52.5	$14,835	$1,700	$13,135
Double Churches Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1213 Double Churches Rd	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-2660	472	28	17.1	76.7%	187 (39.6%)	165 (35.0%)	61 (12.9%)	12 (2.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (9.3%)	18.2	1027^th of 1222 public elementary schools	16.0%		35.8	742^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	40.1%	285	23.3	30.9	25.7	24.2	$14,537	$667	$13,871
Reese Road Leadership Academy	Public	K-5	3100 Reese Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3684	387	29	13.5	100.0%	62 (16.0%)	191 (49.4%)	99 (25.6%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (6.7%)	27	879^th of 1222 public elementary schools	28.1%		28.7	861^st of 1238 public elementary schools	30.5%	18	13.6	46.9	27.5	31.8	$15,751	$1,343	$14,408
Waddell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6101 Miller Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3722	520	32	16.5	100.0%	44 (8.5%)	402 (77.3%)	37 (7.1%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.2%)	19.4	1005^th of 1222 public elementary schools	17.8%		19.3	1008^th of 1238 public elementary schools	18.6%	3	34.7	23.0	18.6	30.0	$13,137	$1,219	$11,918
Clubview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2836 Edgewood Rd	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 565-3017	566	38	14.8	65.7%	257 (45.4%)	181 (32.0%)	63 (11.1%)	10 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (9.4%)	55.3	495^th of 1222 public elementary schools	59.5%		54.2	512^th of 1238 public elementary schools	58.6%	17	46.0	47.7	43.9	50.0	$14,914	$919	$13,995

Frequently Asked Questions about Blanchard Elementary School

Is Blanchard Elementary School a good school?

Blanchard Elementary School ranks 460^th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Blanchard Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Blanchard Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Veterans Memorial Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Blanchard Elementary School?

Students at Blanchard Elementary School are 45% White, 28% African American, 14% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Blanchard Elementary School in?

Muscogee County

How many students attend Blanchard Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 451 students attended Blanchard Elementary School.

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