- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Abilene, KS
Blue Ridge Elem
Federal NCES profile for Blue Ridge Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200462001246
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Ridge Elem earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Ridge Elem has class sizes smaller than 87% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Elem ranks #2 of 4 schools in Abilene, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Blue Ridge Elem held near 64 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 200462001246 · Abilene, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
71 enr · 10.1:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Chapman High (383 students)
Blue Ridge Elem held near 64 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Blue Ridge Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chapman High
Chapman High
383 students
- Chapman Elem
Chapman Elem
282 students
- Chapman Middle
Chapman Middle School
250 students
- Enterprise Ele 86
Enterprise Elem
86 students
- This school 71
Blue Ridge Elem
71 students
- Rural Center E 62
Rural Center Elem
62 students
What this shows Blue Ridge Elem reports 71 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Ridge Elem compares
Blue Ridge Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 27% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 40% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 13% in Kansas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$13,398
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Blue Ridge Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Chapman reports $13,398 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Ridge Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapman Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enterprise Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rural Center Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Ridge Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Abilene
3 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 (~71 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Ridge Elem
How many students attend Blue Ridge Elem?
Blue Ridge Elem has 71 students enrolled. It is a public school in Abilene, KS. CCD year-over-year: 66 (2022-23) → 64 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elem is 10.1:1, which is 27% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 36% 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 Elem?
25.8% of students at Blue Ridge Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Ridge Elem?
The largest demographic group at Blue Ridge Elem is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Abilene, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Ridge Elem?
Blue Ridge Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Elem rank among schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Elem ranks #2 of 4 schools in Abilene, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Abilene on the city page.
What other schools are in Chapman?
Besides Blue Ridge Elem, Chapman also operates Chapman High (383 students), Chapman Elem (282 students), and Chapman Middle School (250 students). See the Chapman district page for the complete list.