Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Ridge Elementary School's student population of 405 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Ridge Elementary School is 0.28, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#603 out of 629 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
84%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Ridge Elementary School is ranked #603 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Blue Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Blue Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C. W. Shipley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School?
405 students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Blue Ridge Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Ridge Elementary School?
Blue Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Blue Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Ridge Elementary School part of?
Blue Ridge Elementary School is part of Jefferson County Schools School District.
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