Enrollment
372
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harpers Ferry, WV
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540057000340
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Ridge Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Harpers Ferry · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 372
- students enrolled
Blue Ridge Elementary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Harpers Ferry, WV.
School address
District: Jefferson County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540057000340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blue Ridge Elementary School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blue Ridge Elementary School
Blue Ridge Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, enrolling 372 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 372 students, its enrollment sits close to the West Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 643 West Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Jefferson County Schools also operates Washington High School (1,458 students) and Jefferson High School (1,431 students) alongside Blue Ridge Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blue Ridge Elementary School compares
Blue Ridge Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 68% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.9%
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
$12,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
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 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Blue Ridge Elementary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County Schools, which includes Blue Ridge Elementary School.
$12,888
Per student
-13%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 44.5%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Blue Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Town Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harpers Ferry Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| T a Lowery Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | 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
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~372 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Blue Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School?
Blue Ridge Elementary School has 372 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harpers Ferry, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 9% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blue Ridge Elementary School is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Harpers Ferry, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Ridge Elementary School?
Blue Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blue Ridge Elementary School rank among public schools in Harpers Ferry?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Harpers Ferry, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harpers Ferry on the city page.
Is Blue Ridge Elementary School a good school?
Blue Ridge Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jefferson County Schools?
Besides Blue Ridge Elementary School, Jefferson County Schools also operates Washington High School (1,458 students), Jefferson High School (1,431 students), and Charles Town Middle School (603 students). See the Jefferson County Schools district page for the complete list.
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