Serving 675 students in grades Kindergarten-5, River Gate Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Gate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
River Gate Elementary School's student population of 675 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
River Gate Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Gate Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1258 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
26%
20%
Black
40%
25%
White
20%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Gate Elementary School's ranking?
River Gate Elementary School is ranked #1258 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are River Gate Elementary School often compared to?
River Gate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Wylie Elementary School, Steele Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend River Gate Elementary School?
675 students attend River Gate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of River Gate Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Gate Elementary School?
River Gate Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Gate Elementary School offer ?
River Gate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is River Gate Elementary School part of?
River Gate Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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