Porter Ridge Elementary

(704)289-1965

pres.ucps.k12.nc.us

664 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Porter Ridge Elementary School, located in the growing community of Indian Trail, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Union County Public Schools (UCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By utilizing the resources provided by the UCPS system, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with social-emotional learning.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Indian Trail area, serving as a hub for families who value a collaborative educational experience. Through its official website, Porter Ridge Elementary maintains active communication with parents and guardians, providing essential information on school policies, academic calendars, and extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on creating a safe and encouraging atmosphere, the school strives to empower its students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens within their community.

664

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Porter Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	211
Black	130
Asian	32
Two or More	39
American Indian	3

White
249 (37.5 %)
Hispanic
211 (31.8 %)
Black
130 (19.6 %)
Two or More
39 (5.9 %)
Asian
32 (4.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Union County Public Schools
Phone:	(704)289-1965
Website:	http://pres.ucps.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	664
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	412
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 7

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 119

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Porter Ridge Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	7
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	117
Grade 2	111
Grade 3	108
Grade 4	109
Grade 5	119

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Porter Ridge Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	323	48.6%
Male	341	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)