Alston Ridge Elementary

11555 Green Level Church Rd.
Cary, NC 27519

www.wcpss.net/alstonridgees

1,047 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alston Ridge Elementary School, located in the rapidly growing West Cary area of North Carolina, is a part of the Wake County Public School System. Serving a diverse community, the school is known for its modern facilities and a commitment to fostering a collaborative, innovative learning environment. The school places a strong emphasis on integrating technology into the classroom and utilizes a "balanced literacy" approach to instruction, aiming to meet the needs of students with varying learning styles and backgrounds.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Alston Ridge is highly regarded for its active parent and community involvement, which supports a wide array of extracurricular clubs and school events. The school’s culture is centered on preparing students to be lifelong learners and responsible citizens, often emphasizing character development alongside core academics. As a hub for the local Cary community, the school works closely with families to ensure a supportive and engaging educational experience for all students.

1,047

Total Students

70.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alston Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	82
Black	123
Asian	587
Two or More	50
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
587 (56.1 %)
White
204 (19.5 %)
Black
123 (11.7 %)
Hispanic
82 (7.8 %)
Two or More
50 (4.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)544-2474
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/alstonridgees
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,047
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 27

Kindergarten 168

Grade 1 172

Grade 2 166

Grade 3 175

Grade 4 194

Grade 5 145