Blue Ridge Isd

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Blue Ridge, Texas - 3 schools

An equity score of 34/100 ranks Blue Ridge Isd #791 of 1044 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,945 per pupil, Blue Ridge Isd ranks #796 of 1202 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,009
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$11,945
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Blue Ridge Isd operates 3 public schools serving 1,009 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Collin County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,945 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1202 Texas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Texas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 38.4% local, 53.6% state, and 8.0% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 34/100, ranked #791 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 349.3:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 23.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 60.6% White, 33.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Blue Ridge El, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.

Its largest campus is Blue Ridge El, enrolling 510 students (49% of the district's total enrollment).

Blue Ridge El accounts for 48.7% of all Blue Ridge Isd student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Blue Ridge Isd a distant remainder — means Blue Ridge Isd-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Blue Ridge Isd school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities

Blue Ridge Isd school enrollment ranges from 240 students (lowest) to 510 students (highest), a spread of 270 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Blue Ridge Isd student-counselor ratio is 349:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Blue Ridge Isd is typically wider than the Blue Ridge Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Blue Ridge Isd chronic absenteeism rate is 23.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Blue Ridge Isd is typically wider than the Blue Ridge Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.0%
Federal
53.6%
State
38.4%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
791 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Blue Ridge Isd.

White 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
African American 0.6%
Multiracial 5.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 51.6/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Blue Ridge Isd's schools, above the Texas average of 44.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Blue Ridge El 54.6
  2. 2 Blue Ridge H S 51.8
  3. 3 Blue Ridge Middle 48.3

Programs & Resources

349.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Blue Ridge Isd

School Enrollment
Blue Ridge El
510
Blue Ridge H S
298
Blue Ridge Middle
240

How Blue Ridge Isd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Texas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Harmony Isd Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Advantage Academy Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Childress Isd Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Daingerfield-Lone Star Isd Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
La Academia De Estrellas Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Blue Ridge Isd's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Blue Ridge Isd?

Blue Ridge Isd has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,009 students.

How much does Blue Ridge Isd spend per student?

Blue Ridge Isd spends $11,945 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #791 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of Blue Ridge Isd?

Blue Ridge Isd students are 60.6% White, 33.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Blue Ridge Isd?

Blue Ridge Isd has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #791 out of 1044 districts in Texas.