Blue Ridge Elementary

Summary:

Blue Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Burnsville, North Carolina, serving 371 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Yancey County Schools district, which is ranked 61 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

While Blue Ridge Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.22%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, it has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from a 5-star rating in 2020-2021 to a 3-star rating in the current school year. This is in contrast to the relatively stable performance of nearby schools like South Toe Elementary and Burnsville Elementary, which have maintained 4-star ratings. Blue Ridge Elementary's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school struggling with the performance of male students, white students, and special education students.

Blue Ridge Elementary's test scores in mathematics and reading are generally below the Yancey County Schools district average and the state average, particularly in 3rd and 5th grades. However, the school performs better in 4th-grade mathematics and 5th-grade science, where its scores exceed the district and state averages. The high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Blue Ridge Elementary (57.95% in 2022-2023) indicates that the school serves a significant population of students from low-income families, which may be a factor in the school's performance challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 910 Cane River School Rd
       Burnsville, NC  28714


(828) 682-8150

District: Yancey County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
728th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  400

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.0%
Hispanic:
7.0%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blue Ridge Elementary ranks better than 51.6% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.14. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blue Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Ridge Elementary 728th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Blue Ridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Yancey County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Yancey County Schools 61st of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blue Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Blue Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.54 130th 1489 91.3%
2022 76.17 310th 1514 79.5%
2023 64.83 500th 1502 66.7%
2024 51.14 728th 1505 51.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Blue Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.78 702nd 801 12.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blue Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 92.14 43rd 1329 96.8%
2022 82.34 123rd 1366 91.0%
2023 66.57 383rd 1437 73.3%
2024 56.30 575th 1450 60.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Blue Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.31 144th 1440 90.0%
2022 74.27 312th 1458 78.6%
2023 60.12 559th 1459 61.7%
2024 52.64 673rd 1455 53.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Blue Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.51 112th 646 82.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Blue Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.77 389th 669 41.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Blue Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.32 154th 1444 89.3%
2022 73.05 335th 1464 77.1%
2023 66.39 440th 1461 69.9%
2024 47.77 790th 1464 46.0%
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Rank History for White students at Blue Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.97 252nd 1172 78.5%
2022 55.61 535th 1194 55.2%
2023 40.87 745th 1183 37.0%
2024 30.50 888th 1166 23.8%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Blue Ridge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 322 0 0 22 5 1 10 0 360
2021 271 0 0 19 4 0 4 0 298
2022 310 0 0 19 3 0 6 0 338
2023 331 1 0 25 4 0 10 0 371
2024 360 1 0 28 3 0 8 0 400

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blue Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 360 21.6 16.6 48.3
2021 298 21.7 13.6 41.6
2022 338 21.0 16.0 44.7
2023 371 23.0 16.1 58
2024 400 23.8 16.7 56

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blue Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 360 21.6 16.6 48.3
2021 298 21.7 13.6 41.6
2022 338 21.0 16.0 44.7
2023 371 23.0 16.1 58
2024 400 23.8 16.7 56

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.


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Blue Ridge Elementary ranks 728th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 400 students attended Blue Ridge Elementary.

Students at Blue Ridge Elementary are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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