Pine Ridge Elementary School

15750 Ga Highway 315
Ellerslie, GA 31807

639 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Pine Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in Ellerslie, Georgia, serving students in the Harris County School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing a supportive and focused learning environment for its students. As part of the Harris County district, it adheres to the system's commitment to academic excellence, providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and a culture that prioritizes student engagement and character development. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, students, and parents, Pine Ridge Elementary aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong community ties. Its location on Highway 315 serves as a hub for families in the Ellerslie area, reflecting the district’s efforts to provide high-quality education within a close-knit, accessible environment.

639

Total Students

40.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pine Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	461
Hispanic	53
Black	70
Asian	1
Two or More	53
Pacific Islander	1

White
461 (72.1 %)
Black
70 (11.0 %)
Hispanic
53 (8.3 %)
Two or More
53 (8.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harris County
Phone:	(706)568-6578
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 88

Kindergarten 126

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 105