Blue Ridge Elementary

www.asheschools.org/bres

360 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Blue Ridge Elementary School, located in the rural community of Warrensville, North Carolina, serves as a central hub for learning within the Ashe County School District. Nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, the school focuses on providing a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the elementary grades. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while fostering a sense of community and personal growth, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Blue Ridge Elementary prioritizes a holistic approach to education by encouraging student participation in school-wide activities and local initiatives. The school benefits from its small-town setting, which allows for strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the broader Ashe County community. By maintaining a focus on student well-being and academic success, the school aims to prepare its young learners to become responsible, engaged citizens as they progress through their educational journey.

360

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	332
Hispanic	24
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	2

White
332 (92.2 %)
Hispanic
24 (6.7 %)
Two or More
2 (0.6 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (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:	Ashe County Schools
Phone:	(336)384-4500
Website:	http://www.asheschools.org/bres
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
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

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 58