- Enrollment
- 1,919
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dalton, 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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130162003476
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Ridge Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #9 of 16
- schools in Dalton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Ridge Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks #9 of 16 schools in Dalton, GA.
School address
District: Dalton Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130162003476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Blue Ridge Elementary School held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.9 → 56.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 130162003476 · Dalton, GA Other · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 10.9:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Dalton High School (1,919 students)
Blue Ridge Elementary School held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.9 → 56.1 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
- Dalton High Sc
Dalton High School
1,919 students
- Hammond Creek
Hammond Creek Middle School
1,057 students
- City Park Elem 707
City Park Elementary School
707 students
- Brookwood Elem 688
Brookwood Elementary School
688 students
- This school 632
Blue Ridge Elementary School
632 students
- Westwood Eleme 605
Westwood Elementary School
605 students
What this shows Blue Ridge Elementary School reports 632 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 30% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 10% in Georgia - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 632 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.4%
White 4.1%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Blue Ridge Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dalton Public Schools reports $14,396 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammond Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| City Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookwood Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary School | Similar size | Lower 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
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Dalton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
City Park Elementary School
Standard public school
707 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Brookwood Elementary School
Standard public school
688 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary School
Standard public school
605 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Park Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Eastside Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Dalton Jr. High School
Standard public school
517 students 6.1:1 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 (~632 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School?
Blue Ridge Elementary School has 632 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dalton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 634 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 31% 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?
78.7% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment, in Dalton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Ridge Elementary School?
Blue Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 School rank among schools in Dalton?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks #9 of 16 schools in Dalton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dalton on the city page.
What other schools are in Dalton Public Schools?
Besides Blue Ridge Elementary School, Dalton Public Schools also operates Dalton High School (1,919 students), Hammond Creek Middle School (1,057 students), and City Park Elementary School (707 students). See the Dalton Public Schools district page for the complete list.