- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Evans, GA
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Blue Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130141001997
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Ridge Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Evans · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Ridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Evans, GA.
School address
District: Columbia County · Georgia
NCES ID 130141001997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Blue Ridge Elementary School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.1 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 130141001997 · Evans, GA Other · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 13:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Grovetown High School (2,256 students)
Blue Ridge Elementary School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.1 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Blue Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grovetown High
Grovetown High School
2,256 students
- Greenbrier Hig
Greenbrier High School
1,935 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
1,861 students
- Evans High Sch
Evans High School
1,800 students
- Harlem High Sc
Harlem High School
1,318 students
- This school 612
Blue Ridge Elementary School
612 students
What this shows Blue Ridge Elementary School reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Ridge Elementary School compares
Blue Ridge Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 48% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Georgia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,853
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 612 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.2%
African American 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Blue Ridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia County reports $11,853 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grovetown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evans High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,935
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Evans
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Parkway Elementary School
Standard public school
795 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
River Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
789 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Evans Elementary School
Standard public school
730 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary School
Standard public school
640 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Lewiston Elementary School
Standard public school
614 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Greenbrier Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School?
Blue Ridge Elementary School has 612 students enrolled. It is a public school in Evans, GA. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary School is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 School?
31.5% of students at Blue Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blue Ridge Elementary School is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in Evans, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Ridge Elementary School?
Blue Ridge Elementary School 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 Elementary School rank among schools in Evans?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Evans, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Evans on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia County?
Besides Blue Ridge Elementary School, Columbia County also operates Grovetown High School (2,256 students), Greenbrier High School (1,935 students), and Lakeside High School (1,861 students). See the Columbia County district page for the complete list.