Serving 801 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 801 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue Ridge Elementary School serves the entire Lakeside, AZ district, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 77 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Ridge Elementary School's student population of 801 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
801 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Ridge Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#858 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
14%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
29%
49%
Black
n/a
6%
White
48%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Ridge Elementary School is ranked #858 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Blue Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Blue Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seven Mile School, John F. Kennedy Day School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School?
801 students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Blue Ridge Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Ridge Elementary School?
Blue Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blue Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Blue Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Ridge Elementary School part of?
Blue Ridge Elementary School is part of Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397).
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