Porter Ridge Elementary School
Tel:
(704)289-1965
- Porter Ridge Elementary School serves 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Porter Ridge Elementary School's student population of 491 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 491 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Porter Ridge Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Porter Ridge Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #884 out of 2,538 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 46% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 17% |
| Black | 14% | 26% |
| White | 58% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Union County Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Porter Ridge Elementary School is Porter Ridge High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Porter Ridge Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Porter Ridge Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Indian Trail Porter Ridge High School Grades: 9-12 | 1749 students
0.0 miles
2839 Ridge Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704)292-7662 0.0 9-12 1749 - Indian Trail Porter Ridge Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1343 students
0.0 miles
2827 Ridge Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704)225-7555 0.0 6-8 1343 - Indian Trail Poplin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 748 students
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5627 Poplin Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704)296-0320 1.9 PK-5 748 - Indian Trail Hemby Bridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 485 students
3.0 miles
6701 Indian Trl-fairview Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704)296-6352 3.0 PK-5 485 - Monroe Sardis Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 498 students
3.4 miles
4416 Sardis Church Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704)882-4303 3.4 PK-5 498
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