- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burnsville, NC
Blue Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blue Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370507003497
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Ridge Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Burnsville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Elementary ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Burnsville, NC.
School address
District: Yancey County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370507003497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Blue Ridge Elementary grew from 371 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 370507003497 · Burnsville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 16.6:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Heritage High (642 students)
Blue Ridge Elementary grew from 371 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Blue Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Herit
Mountain Heritage High
642 students
- This school
Blue Ridge Elementary
382 students
- Burnsville Ele
Burnsville Elementary
350 students
- East Yancey Mi
East Yancey Middle
259 students
- Cane River Mid 210
Cane River Middle
210 students
- Micaville Elem 188
Micaville Elementary
188 students
What this shows Blue Ridge Elementary reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Ridge Elementary compares
Blue Ridge Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 18% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.7%
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
$14,455
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Blue Ridge Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yancey County Schools reports $14,455 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Heritage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burnsville Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Yancey Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cane River Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Micaville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Burnsville
1 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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Blue Ridge Elementary?
Blue Ridge Elementary has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burnsville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 5% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Ridge Elementary?
54.2% of students at Blue Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blue Ridge Elementary is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Burnsville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Ridge Elementary?
Blue Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Elementary rank among public schools in Burnsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Elementary ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Burnsville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burnsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Yancey County Schools?
Besides Blue Ridge Elementary, Yancey County Schools also operates Mountain Heritage High (642 students), Burnsville Elementary (350 students), and East Yancey Middle (259 students). See the Yancey County Schools district page for the complete list.