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#1685 of 2,268 schools in GA
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Elementary School · Dalton Public Schools · Dalton, GA
A Dalton Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
100 S Bogle St, Dalton, GA 30721
- Math 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blue Ridge Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 61 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Blue Ridge Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,154/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dalton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,749
Median home value
$172,500
Median rent
$898/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| City Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 715 | Compare → |
| Christian Heritage SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Westwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 596 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dalton Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blue Ridge Elementary School is listed in Dalton Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue Ridge Elementary School
Blue Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dalton, GA, part of Dalton Public Schools, serving approximately 634 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,685 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blue Ridge Elementary School
What grades does Blue Ridge Elementary School serve?
Blue Ridge Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School?
Blue Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 634 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blue Ridge Elementary School rank in GA?
Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks #1,685 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Blue Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Ridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Blue Ridge Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Ridge Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Blue Ridge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Blue Ridge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blue Ridge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Blue Ridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Ridge Elementary School?
89.4% of students at Blue Ridge Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 634
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Whitfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (706) 260-2700
- Area population (ZIP 30721)
- 52,477
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30721; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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