Blue Ridge Elementary School

550 Blue Ridge Dr
Evans, GA 30809
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Top 20%
Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 20% in GA
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Blue Ridge Elementary School's student population of 565 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
565 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Ridge Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#294 out of 2168 schools
(Top 20%)
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59%
36%
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49%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
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Hispanic
12%
18%
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Black
18%
36%
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White
54%
37%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Ridge Elementary School is ranked #294 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School?
565 students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Blue Ridge Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Ridge Elementary School?
Blue Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blue Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Blue Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Blue Ridge Elementary School part of?
Blue Ridge Elementary School is part of Columbia County School District.

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Date
Spring Break (Events)
April 08, 2024 (Monday)
Early Dismissal (12:10) / Last Day of School (Events)
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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