Serving 628 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mount Pleasant Elementary School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Pleasant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Pleasant Elementary School's student population of 628 students has stayed relatively flat 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
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Pleasant Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Pleasant Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#494 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
3%
25%
White
87%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Pleasant Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School is ranked #494 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
628 students attend Mount Pleasant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mount Pleasant Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Pleasant Elementary School offer ?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mount Pleasant Elementary School part of?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School is part of Cabarrus County Schools School District.
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