- Blue Ridge Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Burnsville Elementary (327:1 vs. 244:1).
- Blue Ridge Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Burnsville Elementary (117 vs. 97).
- Blue Ridge Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Burnsville Elementary (16 vs. 3).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Blue Ridge Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Burnsville Elementary (117 vs. 97).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Blue Ridge Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Burnsville Elementary (10 vs. 4).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Blue Ridge Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Burnsville Elementary (16 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Blue Ridge Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Burnsville Elementary (327:1 vs. 244:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
11 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Burnsville Elementary
$14,455.35
Blue Ridge Elementary
$14,455.35
Local revenue share
Burnsville Elementary
17.7%
Blue Ridge Elementary
17.7%
State revenue share
Burnsville Elementary
63.5%
Blue Ridge Elementary
63.5%
Federal revenue share
Burnsville Elementary
18.8%
Blue Ridge Elementary
18.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Burnsville Elementary
29%
Blue Ridge Elementary
29%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Yancey County
$54,961
Yancey County
$54,961
Poverty rate
Yancey County
14.9%
Yancey County
14.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Yancey County
23%
Yancey County
23%
Unemployment rate
Yancey County
4.1%
Yancey County
4.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.