Enrollment
456
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frankfort, IN
Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180366002423
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch has class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch ranks #3 of 4 schools in Frankfort, IN.
School address
District: Community Schools of Frankfort · Indiana
NCES ID 180366002423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch
Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Frankfort, Indiana, enrolling 456 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 456 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 367 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #216.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (41%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 456 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Frankfort's public schools, it stands alongside Clinton Prairie Elementary School (656 students): Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 16:1).
Community Schools of Frankfort also operates Frankfort High School (922 students) and Frankfort Middle School (654 students) alongside Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch.
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 Primary Elementary Sch compares
Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 41% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 82% in Indiana - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$11,130
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 54.8%
White 41.0%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Community Schools of Frankfort, which includes Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch.
$11,130
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.2%
State 62.1%
Federal 17.6%
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 Primary Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frankfort Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Suncrest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Meadows Intermediate Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Frankfort
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~456 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch
How many students attend Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch?
Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frankfort, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch is 18.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch?
69.8% of students at Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 54.8% of enrollment, in Frankfort, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch?
Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Primary Elementary Sch rank among schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch ranks #3 of 4 schools in Frankfort, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Frankfort on the city page.
Is Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch a good school?
Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. 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 Community Schools of Frankfort?
Besides Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch, Community Schools of Frankfort also operates Frankfort High School (922 students), Frankfort Middle School (654 students), and Suncrest Elementary School (545 students). See the Community Schools of Frankfort district page for the complete list.
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