Blue Ridge Elementary School

426 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blue Ridge Elementary School, located in the heart of Blue Ridge, Georgia, is a public school serving students in Fannin County. As part of the Fannin County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. It serves as a central hub for the local community, focusing on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children by blending traditional classroom instruction with modern educational tools to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Blue Ridge Elementary is known for encouraging student engagement through various extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives. The school’s faculty and staff prioritize a collaborative approach, working closely with families to ensure that students not only excel academically but also develop the social and emotional skills necessary for success as they transition to middle school. Its location in a scenic mountain town contributes to a close-knit school culture, where staff and parents actively participate in creating a nurturing and safe atmosphere for young learners.

426

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	30
Black	3
Asian	10
Two or More	9

White
374 (87.8 %)
Hispanic
30 (7.0 %)
Asian
10 (2.3 %)
Two or More
9 (2.1 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fannin County
Phone:	(706)632-5772
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	379
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 38

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 77