Polo Ridge Elementary School

11830 Tom Short Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 572 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Polo Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 5% in NC
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Polo Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Polo Ridge Elementary School's student population of 572 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
572 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Polo Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polo Ridge Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#85 out of 2568 schools
(Top 5%)
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83%
42%
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82%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Polo Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
36%
4%
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Hispanic
6%
20%
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Black
7%
25%
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White
46%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Polo Ridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polo Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Polo Ridge Elementary School is ranked #85 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Polo Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Polo Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawk Ridge Elementary School, Providence Spring Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Polo Ridge Elementary School?
572 students attend Polo Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Polo Ridge Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polo Ridge Elementary School?
Polo Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Polo Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Polo Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Polo Ridge Elementary School part of?
Polo Ridge Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Polo Ridge Elementary School located?
Polo Ridge Elementary School is located in the Providence Crossing neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 2 other public schools located in Providence Crossing.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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