Serving 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Pleasant 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 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Pleasant Elementary serves the western part of Ferguson, NC, covering an area of approximately 103.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with most living about 10 miles away from its edges, and some up to 13.3 miles from the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Pleasant Elementary School's student population of 237 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
237 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mount Pleasant Elementary School ranks within the top 50% 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 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#963 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
1%
24%
White
85%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
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 #963 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mount Pleasant Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Pleasant Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C B Eller Elementary School, Elkin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
237 students attend Mount Pleasant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mount Pleasant Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mount Pleasant Elementary School offer ?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Pleasant Elementary School part of?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School is part of Wilkes County Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I am a retired HS biology/chemistry teacher who decided after 12 years of retirement I wanted to sub in at MPES, my granddaughter''s school. This is a small school that definitely has the support of the community. It has teachers who work hard and truly care about the students they teach and the students they do not teach. EVERYONE, our principal, classroom teachers, support certified staff, teacher assistants, custodians, lunchroom staff, substitutes, tutors, bus drivers, maintenance workers, and anyone that I have missed, ALL work together daily to make sure that our kids get what they need to be successful, happy, and fulfilled. After spending 32 years in a high school science class, I can think of no better place to spend my Golden Years than with the kids and adults at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School!
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