Ida Rankin Elementary School

301 W Central Avenue
Mount Holly, NC 28120

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/rankin

533 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ida Rankin Elementary School, located in Mount Holly, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students in Gaston County. As part of the Gaston County Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. The school serves the local Mount Holly community by providing a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school through foundational instruction in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere for families. By utilizing resources provided by the Gaston County school system, Ida Rankin Elementary works to integrate modern educational practices with traditional instruction. For parents and community members interested in school calendars, district policies, or specific academic programs, the school’s official website serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and school-home communication.

533

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ida Rankin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	91
Black	128
Asian	5
Two or More	42
American Indian	1

White
266 (49.9%)
Black
128 (24.0%)
Hispanic
91 (17.1%)
Two or More
42 (7.9%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
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:	Gaston County Schools
Phone:	(704)836-9136
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/rankin
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	520
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 18

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 90