Blue Ridge School

Jackson County Public Schools
95 Bobcat Drive
Cashiers, NC 28717
165 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Blue Ridge School, located in the mountain community of Cashiers, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub within the Jackson County Public Schools system. Nestled in a scenic region, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By leveraging its unique location, the school often integrates the surrounding natural environment into its culture, promoting a close-knit atmosphere where students, staff, and families work collaboratively toward educational success.

As part of the Jackson County district, Blue Ridge School follows a curriculum designed to prepare students for future academic challenges while catering to their individual developmental needs. The school prioritizes a well-rounded education, balancing core academic subjects with extracurricular opportunities that encourage creativity and physical health. Through its commitment to high standards and inclusive practices, Blue Ridge School aims to empower its students to become responsible, life-long learners who are well-prepared to contribute positively to their community.
165
Total Students
11.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    101 (61.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    58 (35.2 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.2 %)
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: Jackson County Public Schools
Phone: (828)743-2646
Website: http://www.jcpsnc.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 130
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 16
Kindergarten 17
Grade 1 23
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 26
Grade 5 26
Grade 6 23
Gender Ratio