At a glance
Reported students
801
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
598
Blue Ridge Elementary School: 801 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
19.8:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 834
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.7:1
What the reported data says about Blue Ridge Elementary School
Blue Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Lakeside. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397). NCES reports 801 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.8:1, above the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (47.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.1%). English learners represent 6.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Blue Ridge Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 19.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.47 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.6%
- Hispanic29.1%
- Black0.2%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native14.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial7.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Blue Ridge High School
High · Grades 09–12
598 reported students
Blue Ridge Jr High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
229 reported students
Public schools near Blue Ridge Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIT - Blue Ridge High School High · Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technolog (78786) | 09–12 | 0 | 1.4 mi |
| Blue Ridge High School High · Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) | 09–12 | 598 | 1.4 mi |
| Blue Ridge Jr High School Middle · Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) | 07–08 | 229 | 1.4 mi |
| Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School Elementary · Show Low Unified District (4393) | KG–05 | 383 | 6.6 mi |
| Whipple Ranch Elementary School Elementary · Show Low Unified District (4393) | PK–05 | 351 | 7.6 mi |
| Mcnary Elementary School Elementary · Mcnary Elementary District (4163) | PK–08 | 183 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Blue Ridge Elementary School
What grades does Blue Ridge Elementary School serve?
Blue Ridge Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397).
How many students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School?
Blue Ridge Elementary School reported 801 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 834 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 19.8:1, based on 801 students and 40.47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Blue Ridge Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Blue Ridge Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Blue Ridge Elementary School in?
Blue Ridge Elementary School is part of Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397), based in Lakeside, AZ, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Blue Ridge Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include NAVIT - Blue Ridge High School (1.4 mi), Blue Ridge High School (1.4 mi), Blue Ridge Jr High School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.