Alston Ridge Elementary

11555 Green Level Church Rd.
Cary, NC 27519

www.wcpss.net/alstonridgees

917 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.

917

Total Students

66.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alston Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	81
Black	120
Asian	501
Two or More	39
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
501 (54.6%)
White
171 (18.6%)
Black
120 (13.1%)
Hispanic
81 (8.8%)
Two or More
39 (4.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
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:	917
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 28

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 139

Grade 2 134

Grade 3 141

Grade 4 169

Grade 5 182