- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blue Ridge, 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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130210000916
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Ridge Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Blue Ridge · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Ridge Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Blue Ridge, GA.
School address
District: Fannin County · Georgia
NCES ID 130210000916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Blue Ridge Elementary School shrank from 426 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 130210000916 · Blue Ridge, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 10.6:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Fannin County High School (824 students)
Blue Ridge Elementary School shrank from 426 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 30.9 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
- Fannin County
Fannin County High School
824 students
- Fannin County
Fannin County Middle School
638 students
- East Fannin El
East Fannin Elementary School
465 students
- West Fannin El
West Fannin Elementary School
443 students
- This school
Blue Ridge Elementary School
383 students
What this shows Blue Ridge Elementary School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Ridge Elementary School compares
Blue Ridge Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 8% in Georgia - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$16,158
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Blue Ridge Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fannin County reports $16,158 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fannin County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fannin County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Fannin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Fannin Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Blue Ridge
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School?
Blue Ridge Elementary School has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blue Ridge, GA. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 26% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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?
41.5% 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 82.8% of enrollment, in Blue Ridge, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Ridge Elementary School?
Blue Ridge Elementary School 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Blue Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Blue Ridge, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fannin County?
Besides Blue Ridge Elementary School, Fannin County also operates Fannin County High School (824 students), Fannin County Middle School (638 students), and East Fannin Elementary School (465 students). See the Fannin County district page for the complete list.