Blue Ridge Elem

66 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blue Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in Abilene, Kansas, serving as part of the Chapman Unified School District 473. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty and staff aim to equip young learners with the essential skills and foundational knowledge necessary for their future educational success.

As a key member of the USD 473 community, Blue Ridge Elementary prioritizes a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. The school utilizes the district’s resources to provide various programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For those seeking more information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active presence through its official website at http://usd473.net.

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue Ridge Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	1
Two or More	2

White
63 (95.5 %)
Two or More
2 (3.0 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.5 %)

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:	Chapman
Phone:	(785)598-2226
Website:	http://usd473.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	66
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 12