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Blue Ridge Primary (Closed 2023)

175 Lowery Lane
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Blue Ridge Primary serves 175 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
175 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)
9%
2%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
4%
White
(15-16)
87%
90%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
4%
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
50%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Blue Ridge Primary?
175 students attend Blue Ridge Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Blue Ridge Primary students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Ridge Primary?
Blue Ridge Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Ridge Primary offer ?
Blue Ridge Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Blue Ridge Primary part of?
Blue Ridge Primary is part of Jefferson County Schools School District.

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