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#724 of 1,176 schools in SC
Blue Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · Oconee 01 · Seneca, SC
An Oconee 01 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
995 South Oak Street, Seneca, SC 29678
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blue Ridge Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,339/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seneca), 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
$49,699
Median home value
$205,600
Median rent
$943/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29678; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Baptist PreschoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Northside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 656 | Compare → |
| Ravenel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Oconee Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 127 | 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.
Oconee 01
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #13 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blue Ridge Elementary is listed in Oconee 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue Ridge Elementary
Blue Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Seneca, SC, part of Oconee 01, serving approximately 569 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #724 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 569 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary is 11.4:1. 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 SC?
Blue Ridge Elementary ranks #724 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Blue Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
100.0% 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
- 569
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Oconee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (864) 886-4550
- Area population (ZIP 29678)
- 23,507
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 29678; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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