BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Blue Ridge Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Oconee 01 school district, located in Seneca, SC with about 622 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 50 teachers, Blue Ridge Elementary 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 School, located in Seneca, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Oconee County School District. Situated on South Oak Street, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and encouraging student engagement, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.
The school community is characterized by its dedication to providing a well-rounded educational experience. Through a blend of core curriculum instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on community involvement, Blue Ridge Elementary works to build a positive culture for its diverse student body. By partnering with parents and the surrounding Seneca community, the school aims to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing setting.
For more information, contact Blue Ridge Elementary at (864) 886-4550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 886-4550
BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Seneca, SC with about 622 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Oconee 01
- Total Students:
- 622
- Teachers:
- 50.6
- 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 622 students
- White
- 48.4%
- Black or African American
- 26.2%
- Two or more races
- 12.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.7%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.