Blue Ridge Elementary

Summary:

Blue Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Raytown, Missouri, serving 329 students in grades K-5 and part of the Raytown C-2 School District, which is ranked 327 out of 376 districts in the state.

Blue Ridge Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (37.39%) and Hispanic (13.37%) students, and a lower percentage of White students (34.35%). The school consistently performs better than the Raytown C-2 district average in subjects like Mathematics and English Language Arts, but its performance is still below the state average. Additionally, Blue Ridge Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.37% to 71.33% over the past three school years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite the higher per-student spending at Blue Ridge Elementary, ranging from $13,015 to $16,608 over the past four school years, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. This suggests that the school may face challenges in effectively translating its resources into improved academic outcomes for students. Additionally, while the school performs better than the district average, there are still significant racial disparities in academic achievement, with White students outperforming African American students. Compared to the nearby schools in the Raytown C-2 district, Blue Ridge Elementary generally performs better academically, but its performance is still below the state average, indicating room for improvement across the district.


Detail:

Public K-5

 6410 Blue Ridge Blvd
       Raytown, MO  64133-4827


(816) 268-7200

District: Raytown C-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
632nd of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,608 Help


Students who attend Blue Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Raytown Central Middle
High:    Raytown South Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  329

Racial breakdown:

African American:
37.4%
White:
34.3%
Hispanic:
13.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blue Ridge Elementary ranks worse than 70.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 3rd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Raytown C-2 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.84. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Blue Ridge Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (37.4%), White (34.3%), Hispanic (13.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary is 12.4, which is the 5th best among 10 elementary schools in the Raytown C-2 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blue Ridge Elementary is $16,608, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Raytown C-2 School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Blue Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Ridge Elementary 632nd of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Blue Ridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
African American students:


Raytown C-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Raytown C-2 327th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blue Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Blue Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.49 382nd 1074 64.4%
2007 57.69 430th 1080 60.2%
2008 41.01 741st 1084 31.6%
2009 46.79 621st 1053 41.0%
2010 33.77 807th 1066 24.3%
2011 38.77 763rd 1088 29.9%
2012 37.51 790th 1085 27.2%
2013 44.70 682nd 1108 38.4%
2014 28.02 870th 1089 20.1%
2015 24.35 866th 1058 18.1%
2016 35.27 613th 865 29.1%
2017 30.24 784th 1032 24.0%
2018 29.41 776th 1045 25.7%
2019 45.77 580th 1052 44.9%
2021 22.16 713th 901 20.9%
2022 33.52 620th 908 31.7%
2023 32.84 632nd 898 29.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blue Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.95 511th 887 42.4%
2019 57.87 328th 907 63.8%
2021 29.35 440th 574 23.3%
2022 54.15 196th 532 63.2%
2023 54.70 233rd 611 61.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Blue Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.79 112th 243 53.9%
2019 58.26 86th 250 65.6%
2023 47.97 82nd 185 55.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Blue Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.59 76th 120 36.7%
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Rank History for White students at Blue Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.88 724th 898 19.4%
2019 68.47 242nd 917 73.6%
2021 29.25 509th 691 26.3%
2022 39.63 421st 675 37.6%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Blue Ridge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 285 45 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1995 260 44 9 3 4 n/a n/a 0 320
1996 260 44 9 3 4 n/a n/a 0 320
1997 258 57 13 6 2 n/a n/a 0 336
1998 288 72 11 10 2 n/a n/a 0 383
1999 222 65 9 9 3 n/a n/a 0 308
2000 193 82 14 14 3 n/a n/a 0 306
2001 211 75 8 13 4 n/a n/a 0 311
2002 225 145 20 32 6 n/a n/a 0 428
2003 225 145 20 32 6 n/a n/a 0 428
2004 260 179 17 24 5 n/a n/a 0 485
2005 197 127 13 26 5 n/a n/a 0 368
2006 220 126 14 22 3 n/a n/a 0 385
2007 207 145 16 33 3 n/a n/a 0 404
2008 202 153 16 41 5 n/a n/a 0 417
2009 189 145 9 37 6 n/a n/a 0 386
2010 190 179 11 51 4 n/a n/a 0 435
2011 151 148 6 58 5 4 15 0 387
2012 162 160 7 58 3 6 16 0 412
2013 161 172 15 50 3 0 1 0 402
2014 154 176 11 51 5 0 9 0 406
2015 137 189 5 64 3 1 21 0 420
2016 142 174 4 58 1 1 36 0 416
2017 135 163 2 49 1 3 25 0 378
2018 147 157 2 52 1 0 37 0 396
2019 143 121 3 46 2 2 33 0 350
2020 134 111 4 54 1 1 40 0 345
2021 104 110 5 47 0 0 34 0 300
2022 99 96 2 41 2 1 44 0 285
2023 113 123 3 44 2 1 43 0 329

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 340 20.0 17.0 17.6
1995 320 32.5 9.8 27.2
1996 320 32.5 9.8 27.2
1997 336 32.6 10.3 19
1998 383 34.5 11.1 15.7
1999 308 27.9 11.0 31.2
2000 306 29.9 10.2 36.3
2001 311 30.8 10.1 52.7
2002 428 30.5 14.0 31.3
2003 428 30.5 14.0 31.3
2004 485 28.4 17.1 41
2005 368 32.1 11.5 62.2
2006 385 31.6 12.2 53.5
2007 404 27.5 14.7 50.7
2008 417 32.2 13.0 55.2
2009 386 25.0 15.4 66.1
2010 435 25.5 17.0 64.4
2011 387 27.1 14.2 64.1
2012 412 27.3 15.0 70.1
2013 402 26.1 15.4 67.4
2014 406 28.1 14.4 58.4
2015 420 28.0 15.0 74.5
2016 416 30.0 13.8 61.8
2017 378 30.6 12.3 76.5
2018 396 31.0 12.7 72
2019 350 29.5 11.8 60.3
2020 345 28.4 12.1 62
2021 300 28.4 10.5 71.3
2022 285 26.7 10.6 47.4
2023 329 26.4 12.4 69

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 340 20.0 17.0 17.6
1995 320 32.5 9.8 27.2
1996 320 32.5 9.8 27.2
1997 336 32.6 10.3 19
1998 383 34.5 11.1 15.7
1999 308 27.9 11.0 31.2
2000 306 29.9 10.2 36.3
2001 311 30.8 10.1 52.7
2002 428 30.5 14.0 31.3
2003 428 30.5 14.0 31.3
2004 485 28.4 17.1 41
2005 368 32.1 11.5 62.2
2006 385 31.6 12.2 53.5
2007 404 27.5 14.7 50.7
2008 417 32.2 13.0 55.2
2009 386 25.0 15.4 66.1
2010 435 25.5 17.0 64.4
2011 387 27.1 14.2 64.1
2012 412 27.3 15.0 70.1
2013 402 26.1 15.4 67.4
2014 406 28.1 14.4 58.4
2015 420 28.0 15.0 74.5
2016 416 30.0 13.8 61.8
2017 378 30.6 12.3 76.5
2018 396 31.0 12.7 72
2019 350 29.5 11.8 60.3
2020 345 28.4 12.1 62
2021 300 28.4 10.5 71.3
2022 285 26.7 10.6 47.4
2023 329 26.4 12.4 69

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Blue Ridge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $946 (7.3%) $12,070 (92.7%) $13,015
2020 $1,682 (12.7%) $11,537 (87.3%) $13,219
2021 $2,154 (15.4%) $11,824 (84.6%) $13,978
2022 $2,810 (16.9%) $13,798 (83.1%) $16,608

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Blue Ridge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 580th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 632nd of 898 Elementary schools
 15.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blue Ridge Elementary)40.829.1
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Raytown C-2)24.318.9
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blue Ridge Elementary)52.129.2
 22.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Raytown C-2)34.324.8
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blue Ridge Elementary)27.438
 10.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Raytown C-2)27.819
 8.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Ridge Elementary)35.346
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Raytown C-2)36.722.5
 14.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blue Ridge Elementary)4622.7
 23.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Raytown C-2)25.121.8
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Blue Ridge Elementary)4127.2
 13.8%
   5th Grade Science (Raytown C-2)35.728
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Ridge Elementary)52.525.6
 26.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Raytown C-2)41.928.8
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students350329
 6%
African American121123
 1.7%
American Indian22
Asian33
Hispanic4644
 4.3%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White143113
 21%
Two or More Races3343
 30.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.3%69%
 8.7%


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Students at Blue Ridge Elementary are 37% African American, 34% White, 13% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races.

Blue Ridge Elementary ranks 632nd of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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

Middle : Raytown Central Middle
High : Raytown South Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 329 students attended Blue Ridge Elementary.


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

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