- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seneca, SC
Blue Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blue Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450306001528
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Ridge Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Seneca · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Ridge Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Seneca, SC.
School address
District: Oconee 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450306001528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Blue Ridge Elementary held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 450306001528 · Seneca, SC Other · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 11.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Walhalla High (1,118 students)
Blue Ridge Elementary held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Blue Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walhalla High
Walhalla High
1,118 students
- Seneca High
Seneca High
1,051 students
- Walhalla Middl
Walhalla Middle
857 students
- Seneca Middle
Seneca Middle
829 students
- West-Oak High
West-Oak High
735 students
- This school
Blue Ridge Elementary
579 students
What this shows Blue Ridge Elementary reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Ridge Elementary compares
Blue Ridge Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 16% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$14,323
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.9%
African American 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 14.7%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Blue Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oconee 01 reports $14,323 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walhalla High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walhalla Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West-Oak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Seneca
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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Blue Ridge Elementary?
Blue Ridge Elementary has 579 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seneca, SC. CCD year-over-year: 597 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 20% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 27% 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 Elementary?
100.0% of students at Blue Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blue Ridge Elementary is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Seneca, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Ridge Elementary?
Blue Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 schools in Seneca?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Seneca, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Seneca on the city page.
What other schools are in Oconee 01?
Besides Blue Ridge Elementary, Oconee 01 also operates Walhalla High (1,118 students), Seneca High (1,051 students), and Walhalla Middle (857 students). See the Oconee 01 district page for the complete list.