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#2515 of 2,648 schools in NC
Blue Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · Yancey County Schools · Burnsville, NC
A Yancey County Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
910 Cane River School Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714
- Math 50% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blue Ridge Elementary score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2020, to 51% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blue Ridge Elementary 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average337/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,551
Median home value
$216,200
Median rent
$803/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28714; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yancey County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.1private | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Burnsville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 302 | Compare → |
| Micaville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | Not available | 198 | Compare → |
| South Toe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | Not available | 106 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Yancey County Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,455NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blue Ridge Elementary is listed in Yancey County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue Ridge Elementary
Blue Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Burnsville, NC, part of Yancey County Schools, serving approximately 400 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,515 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blue Ridge Elementary
What grades does Blue Ridge Elementary serve?
Blue Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Blue Ridge Elementary?
Blue Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary is 17.4:1. 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 rank in NC?
Blue Ridge Elementary ranks #2,515 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Blue Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Ridge Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Blue Ridge Elementary a charter school?
No, Blue Ridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blue Ridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, Blue Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Ridge Elementary?
56.0% of students at Blue Ridge Elementary 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
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Yancey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (828) 682-8150
- Area population (ZIP 28714)
- 16,621
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 28714; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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