Blue Ridge Elementary

www.patrick.k12.va.us

235 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 7th

School Overview

Blue Ridge Elementary School is located in the rural community of Ararat, Virginia, and operates as part of the Patrick County Public Schools district. Serving students in a small-town setting, the school emphasizes a foundational educational experience focused on academic growth, character development, and community engagement. Its location along the Ararat Highway places it within a tight-knit region of Patrick County, allowing for a personalized learning environment that fosters strong relationships between educators, students, and local families.

As a public institution, Blue Ridge Elementary adheres to the standards and curriculum set forth by the Patrick County school division. The school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students can develop essential literacy and numeracy skills while participating in a variety of school activities. By maintaining a connection with the broader school district through its official website, the school ensures that parents and community members remain informed about educational programs, safety protocols, and upcoming events that contribute to the academic success of its student body.

235

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	25
Black	2
Two or More	7

White
201 (85.5 %)
Hispanic
25 (10.6 %)
Two or More
7 (3.0 %)
Black
2 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Patrick County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)251-5271
Website:	http://www.patrick.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 7th
Total Students:	235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
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 13

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 26