Polo Ridge Elementary

www.cmsk12.org/poloridgeES

634 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

634

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Polo Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	60
Black	43
Asian	176
Two or More	42
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
311 (49.1%)
Asian
176 (27.8%)
Hispanic
60 (9.5%)
Black
43 (6.8%)
Two or More
42 (6.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-0749
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/poloridgeES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	634
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 36

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 106