Alston Ridge Elementary School
Alston Ridge Elementary School serves 1,029 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Alston Ridge Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Alston Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Alston Ridge Elementary School's student population of 1,029 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,029 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Alston Ridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,571 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Alston Ridge Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#259 out of 2571 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
42%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1

American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
45%
4%

Hispanic
8%
18%

Black
13%
25%

White
29%
48%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
52%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Alston Ridge Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
117 POTOMAC GROVE PL
CARY, NC$535,000- 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (2.86 miles from school)
-
124 POPLAR BRANCH LN
CARY, NC$725,000- 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (3.10 miles from school)
-
110 LANDSER CT
CARY, NC$695,000- 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths
- (3.18 miles from school)
-
711 AINSLEY CT
DURHAM, NC$595,000- 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (3.83 miles from school)
Recent Articles

Life Beyond High School: The Innovative Frontier
Exploring post graduation options for high school students.

New Study Confirms That Private Schools Are No Better Than Public Schools
The results of a new study show that private school education may be no better than public school education. Keep reading to learn more about this study and to learn how to make the right choice between private and public school education for your child.

Parents Refuse Common Core Testing
Parents nationwide are opting out of state testing. Hoping to send a message to lawmakers, they are refusing to allow their children to take standardized tests.