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Blue Ridge Elem

PublicGrades -1–5
Abilene, Kansas · Chapman
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students71
Student:Teacher10.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch30%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 338
71
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
30%-20.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Blue Ridge Elem is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Abilene, Kansas. The school enrolls 71 students. It is part of the Chapman district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Kansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
71 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictChapman
County20041
CityAbilene
ZIP67410
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID200462001246

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment71
White87.3%
Hispanic / Latino2.8%
Black / African American4.2%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
87.3%
Hispanic
2.8%
Black
4.2%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
5.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %30%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)