PLEASANT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pleasant Ridge Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gaston County Schools school district, located in Gastonia, NC with about 841 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, Pleasant Ridge Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in Gastonia, North Carolina, serving students as part of the Gaston County Schools district. Situated on Floyd Lane, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional growth of its diverse student body. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character development, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success in their educational journeys.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, utilizing the resources provided by the Gaston County school system to enhance the classroom experience. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and guardians, offering information on curriculum, school events, and administrative policies. As an integral part of the Gastonia community, Pleasant Ridge Elementary strives to cultivate a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Pleasant Ridge Elementary at (704) 866-6096 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gastonia, NC 28052-5225
(704) 866-6096
PLEASANT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gastonia, NC with about 841 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gaston County Schools
- Total Students:
- 841
- Teachers:
- 49
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 841 students
- Black or African American
- 42.7%
- White
- 28.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.7%
- Two or more races
- 6.2%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.