BLUE RIDGE ELEM.
BLUE RIDGE ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the COLUMBIA 93 school district, located in COLUMBIA, MO with about 425 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, BLUE RIDGE ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Blue Ridge Elementary is a public school located in Columbia, Missouri, serving students in the Columbia Public Schools district. Situated on Woodland Drive, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children within the local community. It operates as a neighborhood school, emphasizing a supportive environment designed to foster academic growth and social development during the critical early years of a student's education.
Like other institutions within the Columbia Public Schools system, Blue Ridge Elementary adheres to a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for its commitment to student-centered learning, often engaging families and the surrounding neighborhood to enhance the educational experience. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere, Blue Ridge aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while promoting core values of responsibility and lifelong learning.
For more information, contact BLUE RIDGE ELEM. at (573) 214-3580 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COLUMBIA, MO 65202-2196
(573) 214-3580
BLUE RIDGE ELEM. is a public Title I school in COLUMBIA, MO with about 425 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- COLUMBIA 93
- Total Students:
- 425
- Teachers:
- 34.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 425 students
- Black or African American
- 34.6%
- White
- 28.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.0%
- Two or more races
- 8.2%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.