BLUE RIDGE EL

478 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blue Ridge Elementary is a public school located in the small, growing community of Blue Ridge, Texas. As part of the Blue Ridge Independent School District, the school serves as a foundational educational hub for the local area, focusing on the academic and social development of students in the primary grade levels. The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, leveraging its small-town setting to foster strong connections between faculty, students, and local families.

Academically, the school follows the district’s mission to prepare students for future success by providing a structured learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and character development. By visiting their official website at [brisd.net](http://brisd.net), parents and community members can access resources regarding school calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. The school remains dedicated to upholding the values of the Blue Ridge ISD while striving to meet the individual needs of its diverse student population.

478

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLUE RIDGE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	158
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	28
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
284 (59.4 %)
Hispanic
158 (33.1 %)
Two or More
28 (5.9 %)
Black
5 (1.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	BLUE RIDGE ISD
Phone:	(972)752-5554
Website:	http://brisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 41

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 73