POLO RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Polo Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district, located in Charlotte, NC with about 1,002 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 56 teachers, Polo 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.
Polo Ridge Elementary, located in the Ballantyne area of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a highly-rated public school serving students in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Known for its strong academic reputation and supportive community environment, the school focuses on fostering a culture of excellence where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. It serves a diverse student body and is widely recognized for its robust parent involvement and dedicated staff who prioritize student development through both rigorous instruction and character-building initiatives.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Polo Ridge Elementary offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and programs designed to enrich the student experience and cater to diverse interests. The school benefits from its strategic location in a growing residential area, which has contributed to a strong sense of community and active engagement from local families. With a commitment to innovation and student-centered learning, Polo Ridge consistently remains a sought-after institution for families residing within its attendance zone in South Charlotte.
For more information, contact Polo Ridge Elementary at (980) 343-0749 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0749
POLO RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Charlotte, NC with about 1,002 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,002
- Teachers:
- 56.08
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 1,002 students
- White
- 51.3%
- Asian
- 32.5%
- Black or African American
- 6.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 45.7%
- Male
- 54.3%
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.