- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cashiers, NC
Blue Ridge Early College
Federal NCES profile for Blue Ridge Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370234003104
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Ridge Early College earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Cashiers · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Ridge Early College has class sizes smaller than 93% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Early College ranks #2 of 3 schools in Cashiers, NC.
School address
District: Jackson County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370234003104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Blue Ridge Early College held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 370234003104 · Cashiers, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
127 enr · 10.6:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Smoky Mountain High School (881 students)
Blue Ridge Early College held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Blue Ridge Early College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smoky Mountain
Smoky Mountain High School
881 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary
797 students
- Cullowhee Vall
Cullowhee Valley School
570 students
- Scotts Creek E
Scotts Creek Elementary
422 students
- Smokey Mountai 340
Smokey Mountain Elementary
340 students
- This school 127
Blue Ridge Early College
127 students
What this shows Blue Ridge Early College reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Ridge Early College compares
Blue Ridge Early College held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▼ 7% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 7% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,568
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.2%
White 46.5%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Blue Ridge Early College is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson County Public Schools reports $13,568 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Ridge Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cullowhee Valley School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scotts Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smokey Mountain Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Ridge Early College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Cashiers
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~127 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Ridge Early College
How many students attend Blue Ridge Early College?
Blue Ridge Early College has 127 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cashiers, NC. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Early College is 10.6:1, which is 33% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Ridge Early College?
61.4% of students at Blue Ridge Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Ridge Early College?
The largest demographic group at Blue Ridge Early College is Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment, in Cashiers, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Ridge Early College?
Blue Ridge Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blue Ridge Early College rank among schools in Cashiers?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Early College ranks #2 of 3 schools in Cashiers, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jackson County Public Schools?
Besides Blue Ridge Early College, Jackson County Public Schools also operates Smoky Mountain High School (881 students), Fairview Elementary (797 students), and Cullowhee Valley School (570 students). See the Jackson County Public Schools district page for the complete list.