BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County Schools school district, located in HARPERS FERRY, WV with about 475 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 19 teachers, BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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 Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, serves the local community as a primary educational institution within the Jefferson County school district. Set against the backdrop of the historic Shenandoah Valley, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the surrounding rural and residential areas. As a community-centered elementary school, it prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment for its young student population.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. By emphasizing core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, Blue Ridge Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while encouraging a lifelong interest in learning. With its location in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, the school reflects the values of its small-town surroundings, offering a close-knit atmosphere that aims to meet the diverse needs of its students in a nurturing and collaborative setting.

For more information, contact BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 725-2995 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.