Blue Ridge Elementary School

1539 Hwy 18
Chapman, KS 67431
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 71 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 71 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30% in KS
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • : Blue Ridge Elementary serves the northern part of the Chapman, KS school district, covering an area of approximately 180.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 15.8 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Blue Ridge Elementary School's student population of 71 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We Do What's Best For All Kids!

School Rankings

Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Ridge Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#299 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
30-39%
31%
50-59%
32%
≥50%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
23%
Black
4%
7%
White
87%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
13%
0.24
(22-23)
2.8%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Ridge Elementary School is ranked #299 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Blue Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Blue Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mckinley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School?
71 students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Blue Ridge Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Ridge Elementary School?
Blue Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Blue Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Ridge Elementary School part of?
Blue Ridge Elementary School is part of Chapman School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 71 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • : Blue Ridge Elementary serves the northern part of the Chapman, KS school district, covering an area of approximately 180.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 15.8 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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