Excellent
#93 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 5% in state
Blue Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · Patrick County Public Schools · Ararat, VA
A Patrick County Public Schools elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 30, Ararat, VA 24053
- Math 87% vs VA 70% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blue Ridge Elementary score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 86% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,250/100K
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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
$52,173
Median home value
$159,200
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
10.6%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24053; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Patrick County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows of Dan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–7 | Not available | 334 | Compare → |
| Patrick Springs PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–3 | Not available | 245 | Compare → |
| Stuart ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–7 | Not available | 386 | Compare → |
| Woolwine ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–7 | Not available | 159 | 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.
Patrick County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,922NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blue Ridge Elementary is listed in Patrick County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue Ridge Elementary
Blue Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Ararat, VA, part of Patrick County Public Schools, serving approximately 226 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 7th.
How many students attend Blue Ridge Elementary?
Blue Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Elementary is 11.9:1. 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 VA?
Blue Ridge Elementary ranks #93 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Blue Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
96.9% 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Patrick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (276) 251-5271
- Area population (ZIP 24053)
- 2,461
- Area average commute
- 41.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
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 · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 24053; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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