Serving 810 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasant Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower 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 77% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 810 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School's student population of 810 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
810 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Ridge Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1678 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
27%
20%
Black
42%
25%
White
23%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
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 Pleasant Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1678 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Ridge Elementary School?
810 students attend Pleasant Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Pleasant Ridge Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Ridge Elementary School?
Pleasant 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 Pleasant Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pleasant Ridge Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School is part of Gaston County Schools School District.
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