Blue Ridge Elementary School

www.ccboe.net

603 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blue Ridge Elementary School, located at 550 Blue Ridge Dr in Evans, Georgia, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Columbia County School District. Situated in a suburban area, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for its students, emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside social and emotional development. As part of the Columbia County system, it adheres to the district’s broader mission of fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community engagement and student-centered instruction. By leveraging the resources of the Columbia County Board of Education, Blue Ridge Elementary offers a structured educational program designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Families can find information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives through the official Columbia County School District website at [www.ccboe.net](http://www.ccboe.net).

603

Total Students

47.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	81
Black	115
Asian	61
Two or More	36
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
306 (50.7 %)
Black
115 (19.1 %)
Hispanic
81 (13.4 %)
Asian
61 (10.1 %)
Two or More
36 (6.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Columbia County
Phone:	(706)868-0894
Website:	http://www.ccboe.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	603
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 8

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 102