- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blue Ridge, TX
Blue Ridge El
Federal NCES profile for Blue Ridge El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481059000530
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Ridge El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Blue Ridge · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Ridge El has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Blue Ridge, TX.
School address
District: Blue Ridge Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481059000530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Blue Ridge El grew from 478 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 481059000530 · Blue Ridge, TX Other · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 15.9:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Ridge H S (298 students)
Blue Ridge El grew from 478 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Blue Ridge El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Blue Ridge El
510 students
- Blue Ridge H S
Blue Ridge H S
298 students
- Blue Ridge Mid
Blue Ridge Middle
240 students
What this shows Blue Ridge El reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Ridge El compares
Blue Ridge El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,913
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Blue Ridge El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blue Ridge Isd reports $11,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Ridge El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Ridge El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Ridge El
How many students attend Blue Ridge El?
Blue Ridge El has 510 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blue Ridge, TX. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge El?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge El is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Ridge El?
41.0% of students at Blue Ridge El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Ridge El?
The largest demographic group at Blue Ridge El is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Blue Ridge, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Ridge El?
Blue Ridge El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 El rank among public schools in Blue Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Blue Ridge, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Blue Ridge Isd?
Besides Blue Ridge El, Blue Ridge Isd also operates Blue Ridge H S (298 students) and Blue Ridge Middle (240 students). See the Blue Ridge Isd district page for the complete list.