Blue Ridge Elementary School

Summary:

Blue Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Evans, Georgia, serving 603 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Columbia County School District, which is ranked 16th out of 203 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Blue Ridge Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages on the Milestones Assessment, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state and district in all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 5th grade, 69.2% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 67.8% in the district and 48.2% statewide. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.6 to 13.3 over the past three years, lower than nearby schools like Evans Elementary and Stevens Creek Elementary. Additionally, Blue Ridge's per-student spending has steadily increased, reaching $10,210 in 2018-2019, higher than some nearby schools.

Compared to other local schools, Blue Ridge Elementary consistently outperforms its neighbors, including higher-performing schools like Riverside Elementary and Stevens Creek Elementary. Blue Ridge also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 27.81% to 39.47% over the past three years, lower than some nearby schools like Sue Reynolds Elementary (98.02%) and South Columbia Elementary (62.94%). This consistent high performance has earned Blue Ridge Elementary a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, making it a standout institution in the Columbia County School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 550 Blue Ridge Dr
       Evans, GA  30809


(706) 868-0894

District: Columbia County

SchoolDigger Rank:
120th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Blue Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Lakeside High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  603

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.7%
African American:
19.1%
Hispanic:
13.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.5% Help


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Compare Details Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks better than 90.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.09. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Blue Ridge Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Columbia County:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia County 16th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blue Ridge Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 87.00 62nd 1101 94.4%
2007 85.78 92nd 1125 91.8%
2008 86.91 81st 1134 92.9%
2009 85.66 98th 1133 91.4%
2010 88.05 61st 1183 94.8%
2011 88.37 34th 1212 97.2%
2012 83.13 121st 1201 89.9%
2013 80.67 183rd 1225 85.1%
2014 78.61 213th 1231 82.7%
2015 88.72 119th 1240 90.4%
2016 89.48 114th 1233 90.8%
2017 84.80 162nd 1205 86.6%
2018 80.49 222nd 1209 81.6%
2019 80.54 221st 1234 82.1%
2021 84.10 175th 1214 85.6%
2022 87.24 154th 1244 87.6%
2023 87.70 151st 1242 87.8%
2024 91.09 120th 1248 90.4%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, August 3, 2012

Open Quote Great school! One of the few Elementary schools where each grade still does a play every year!
Wonderful teachers and principal- great test scores too. My kids love that school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Blue Ridge Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 843 843
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1072 1072
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 698 698
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 800 800
1994 589 57 35 7 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1995 663 56 61 9 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1996 663 56 61 9 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1997 686 68 49 8 1 n/a n/a 0 812
1998 725 75 32 2 1 n/a n/a 0 835
1999 724 75 33 6 1 n/a n/a 0 839
2000 763 61 27 5 1 n/a n/a 0 857
2001 679 74 37 2 1 n/a n/a 0 793
2002 634 63 41 15 2 n/a n/a 0 755
2003 634 63 41 15 2 n/a n/a 0 755
2004 598 69 41 16 2 n/a n/a 0 726
2005 565 86 35 16 1 n/a n/a 11 714
2006 540 80 35 11 1 n/a n/a 11 678
2007 540 76 32 17 2 n/a n/a 7 674
2008 541 69 39 20 0 n/a n/a 9 678
2009 533 72 40 20 2 n/a n/a 10 677
2010 443 72 41 30 1 3 34 0 624
2011 444 62 62 34 1 1 21 0 625
2012 447 74 73 35 1 3 24 0 657
2013 440 86 61 27 0 6 26 0 646
2014 448 94 65 31 1 4 29 0 672
2015 383 93 71 47 5 4 34 0 637
2016 371 98 79 43 5 6 36 0 638
2017 353 104 67 52 4 2 40 0 622
2018 330 95 62 53 4 1 41 0 586
2019 317 94 68 49 4 6 43 0 581
2020 332 76 57 49 2 5 49 0 570
2021 328 83 66 56 1 4 41 0 579
2022 303 102 47 69 1 2 41 0 565
2023 306 115 61 81 2 2 36 0 603

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blue Ridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 843 43.0 19.6 5.3
1991 1072 51.0 21.0 3.8
1992 698 51.0 13.6 1.9
1993 800 35.0 22.9 3.6
1994 688 35.9 19.2 5.2
1995 789 42.0 18.8 5.6
1996 789 42.0 18.8 5.6
1997 812 40.0 20.3 11.1
1998 835 39.4 21.2 9.1
1999 839 40.4 20.8 12.4
2000 857 40.5 21.2 10.5
2001 793 43.3 18.3 12.2
2002 755 42.6 17.7 10.2
2003 755 42.6 17.7 10.2
2004 726 43.5 16.7 12.3
2005 714 42.5 16.8 14.1
2006 678 42.8 15.8 14.1
2007 674 44.1 15.3 16.9
2008 678 45.5 14.9 19.4
2009 677 45.5 14.9 23.1
2010 624 40.9 15.2 24.4
2011 625 40.9 15.2 28.5
2012 657 39.6 16.5 30
2013 646 37.8 17.0 30.5
2014 672 38.4 17.5 32.6
2015 637 39.0 16.3 34.9
2016 638 42.0 15.1 32.9
2017 622 42.2 14.7 31.5
2018 586 40.0 14.6 36
2019 581 42.7 13.6 36.1
2020 570 42.7 13.3 31.8
2021 579 43.5 13.3 27.8
2022 565 44.5 12.6 n/a
2023 603 47.1 12.8 39.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blue Ridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 843 43.0 19.6 5.3
1991 1072 51.0 21.0 3.8
1992 698 51.0 13.6 1.9
1993 800 35.0 22.9 3.6
1994 688 35.9 19.2 5.2
1995 789 42.0 18.8 5.6
1996 789 42.0 18.8 5.6
1997 812 40.0 20.3 11.1
1998 835 39.4 21.2 9.1
1999 839 40.4 20.8 12.4
2000 857 40.5 21.2 10.5
2001 793 43.3 18.3 12.2
2002 755 42.6 17.7 10.2
2003 755 42.6 17.7 10.2
2004 726 43.5 16.7 12.3
2005 714 42.5 16.8 14.1
2006 678 42.8 15.8 14.1
2007 674 44.1 15.3 16.9
2008 678 45.5 14.9 19.4
2009 677 45.5 14.9 23.1
2010 624 40.9 15.2 24.4
2011 625 40.9 15.2 28.5
2012 657 39.6 16.5 30
2013 646 37.8 17.0 30.5
2014 672 38.4 17.5 32.6
2015 637 39.0 16.3 34.9
2016 638 42.0 15.1 32.9
2017 622 42.2 14.7 31.5
2018 586 40.0 14.6 36
2019 581 42.7 13.6 36.1
2020 570 42.7 13.3 31.8
2021 579 43.5 13.3 27.8
2022 565 44.5 12.6 n/a
2023 603 47.1 12.8 39.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Blue Ridge Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $90 (1.0%) $8,923 (99.0%) $9,013
2018 $102 (1.1%) $9,496 (98.9%) $9,597
2019 $95 (0.9%) $10,114 (99.1%) $10,210

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blue Ridge Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 221st of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 151st of 1242 Elementary schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blue Ridge Elementary School)48.958.4
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)58.859.6
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blue Ridge Elementary School)71.772.3
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)70.368.1
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Ridge Elementary School)57.345.5
 11.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)57.954.5
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blue Ridge Elementary School)59.465.7
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)68.267.2
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Ridge Elementary School)70.567.3
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)60.961.7
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blue Ridge Elementary School)54.755.1
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)56.359.5
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Blue Ridge Elementary School)6071.4
 11.4%
   5th Grade Science (Columbia County)59.663.1
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students581603
 3.8%
African American94115
 22.3%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian6861
 10.3%
Hispanic4981
 65.3%
Pacific Islander62
 66.7%
White317306
 3.5%
Two or More Races4336
 16.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.1%39.5%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Ridge Elementary School

Students who attend Blue Ridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Lakeside High School

Yes. Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 9.6% of Georgia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 603 students attended Blue Ridge Elementary School.

Students at Blue Ridge Elementary School are 51% White, 19% African American, 13% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 6% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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