Pleasant Ridge Elementary

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/pridge

887 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pleasant Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in Gastonia, North Carolina, serving students as part of the Gaston County Schools district. Situated on Floyd Lane, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional growth of its diverse student body. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character development, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success in their educational journeys.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, utilizing the resources provided by the Gaston County school system to enhance the classroom experience. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and guardians, offering information on curriculum, school events, and administrative policies. As an integral part of the Gastonia community, Pleasant Ridge Elementary strives to cultivate a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

887

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pleasant Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	282
Black	388
Asian	7
Two or More	60

Black
388 (43.7%)
Hispanic
282 (31.8%)
White
150 (16.9%)
Two or More
60 (6.8%)
Asian
7 (0.8%)

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:	Gaston County Schools
Phone:	(704)866-6096
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/pridge
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	887
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	884
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 142

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 152

Grade 3 164

Grade 4 156

Grade 5 144

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pleasant Ridge Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	142
Grade 1	129
Grade 2	152
Grade 3	164
Grade 4	156
Grade 5	144

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pleasant Ridge Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	447	50.4%
Male	440	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)