Pleasant Gardens Elementary School

www.pg.mcdowell.k12.nc.us

289 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pleasant Gardens Elementary School, located at 100 John Roach Drive in Marion, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the McDowell County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

The school’s official website acts as a central hub for parents, students, and staff to access essential resources, including academic calendars, school policies, and updates on extracurricular activities. As part of the McDowell County system, Pleasant Gardens Elementary places a high priority on collaborative partnerships between educators and families to ensure that every child receives the support necessary to thrive throughout their formative years.

289

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	48
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
214 (74.0%)
Hispanic
48 (16.6%)
Two or More
17 (5.9%)
Asian
5 (1.7%)
Black
3 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

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:	McDowell County Schools
Phone:	(828)724-4422
Website:	http://www.pg.mcdowell.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
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

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 49