Mount Pleasant Elementary School
237 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Mount Pleasant Elementary School, located in the rural community of Ferguson, North Carolina, serves as a central hub for students within the Wilkes County School District. As a small, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes foundational academic growth. Its location in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains helps shape a close-knit school culture where faculty, staff, and families work collaboratively to support the educational and social development of their students.
The school’s curriculum emphasizes core academic standards while encouraging the personal development of its student body through various extracurricular and enrichment opportunities. By leveraging its position within the Wilkes County system, Mount Pleasant Elementary focuses on preparing students for successful transitions into middle school, placing a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and character education. For families, the school serves as a cornerstone of the Ferguson area, maintaining transparent communication and active community involvement to ensure a nurturing atmosphere for its young learners.
The school’s curriculum emphasizes core academic standards while encouraging the personal development of its student body through various extracurricular and enrichment opportunities. By leveraging its position within the Wilkes County system, Mount Pleasant Elementary focuses on preparing students for successful transitions into middle school, placing a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and character education. For families, the school serves as a cornerstone of the Ferguson area, maintaining transparent communication and active community involvement to ensure a nurturing atmosphere for its young learners.
237
Total Students
15.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 201 |
| Hispanic | 15 |
| Black | 3 |
| Two or More | 18 |
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White201 (84.8%)
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Two or More18 (7.6%)
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Hispanic15 (6.3%)
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Black3 (1.3%)
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: | Wilkes County Schools |
| Phone: | (336)651-7600 |
| Website: | http://mpes.wilkescountyschools.org/ |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 237 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 15.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 234 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
18
Kindergarten
43
Grade 1
38
Grade 2
36
Grade 3
35
Grade 4
38
Grade 5
29
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 18 |
| Kindergarten | 43 |
| Grade 1 | 38 |
| Grade 2 | 36 |
| Grade 3 | 35 |
| Grade 4 | 38 |
| Grade 5 | 29 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 130 | 54.9% |
| Male | 107 | 45.1% |
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