Alston Ridge Elementary School
Tel:
(919) 544-2474
Alston Ridge Elementary School serves 1,029 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Alston Ridge Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
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 Placements
Alston Ridge Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Alston Ridge Elementary School's student population of 1,029 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,029 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers |
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School Comparison
Alston Ridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,561 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #104 out of 2561 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| 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% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wake County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Alston Ridge Elementary School is Panther Creek High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Mills Park Middle School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mills Park Elementary School (2.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cary Panther Creek High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,712 students
1.2 miles
6770 Mccrimmon Parkway
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 463-8656 1.2 9-12 2,712 - Cary Mills Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 968 students
2.3 miles
509 Mills Park Dr
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-1466 2.3 PK-5 968 - Cary Mills Park Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,750 student
2.3 miles
441 Mills Park Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-1500 2.3 6-8 1,750 - Cary Carpenter Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 810 students
2.8 miles
2100 Morrisville Parkway
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 462-6780 2.8 PK-5 810 - Cary Highcroft Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 964 students
3.1 miles
5415 Highcroft Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 460-3527 3.1 PK-5 964
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