Serving 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Pine Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pine Ridge Elementary School serves the southeast part of Ellerslie, GA, covering an area of approximately 102.3 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 8.8 miles and the furthest edge reaching 13.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pine Ridge Elementary School's student population of 635 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
635 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pine Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Ridge Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#560 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
16%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
69%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Ridge Elementary School is ranked #560 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Pine Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mulberry Creek Elementary School, Park Elementary School, New Mountain Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Pine Ridge Elementary School?
635 students attend Pine Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Pine Ridge Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Ridge Elementary School?
Pine Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pine Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Pine Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Ridge Elementary School part of?
Pine Ridge Elementary School is part of Harris County School District.
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