Blue Ridge Elementary School

www.daltonpublicschools.com/blueridge.cfm

642 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blue Ridge Elementary School, located in Dalton, Georgia, is a vital part of the Dalton Public Schools district. It serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment centered on academic excellence and personal growth. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that encourages students to become life-long learners, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while integrating modern instructional practices to meet the needs of every child.

Beyond its core curriculum, Blue Ridge Elementary places a strong focus on building a supportive school culture. By promoting core values such as respect, responsibility, and perseverance, the staff works closely with families and the local community to create a safe, nurturing environment. Through various extracurricular activities and a focus on social-emotional learning, the school strives to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

642

Total Students

58.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	604
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
604 (94.1 %)
White
26 (4.0 %)
Black
7 (1.1 %)
Two or More
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Dalton Public Schools
Phone:	(706)260-2700
Website:	http://www.daltonpublicschools.com/blueridge.cfm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	487
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 64

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 95