- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gastonia, NC
Pleasant Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370162000705
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Ridge Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #6 of 15
- schools in Gastonia · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Ridge Elementary ranks #6 of 15 schools in Gastonia, NC.
School address
District: Gaston County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370162000705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Pleasant Ridge Elementary held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.6 → 50.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 370162000705 · Gastonia, NC Other · MID · TRAD
887 enr · 15.8:1 · 99.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashbrook High (1,386 students)
Pleasant Ridge Elementary held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.6 → 50.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ashbrook High
Ashbrook High
1,386 students
- Hunter Huss Hi
Hunter Huss High
1,165 students
- Forestview Hig
Forestview High
1,133 students
- North Gaston H
North Gaston High
1,061 students
- South Point Hi
South Point High
989 students
- This school
Pleasant Ridge Elementary
887 students
What this shows Pleasant Ridge Elementary reports 887 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Ridge Elementary compares
Pleasant Ridge Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 887 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
887
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 60% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,190
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
White 16.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Pleasant Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gaston County Schools reports $12,190 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrook High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter Huss High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forestview High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Gaston High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Point High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Gastonia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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W a Bess Elementary School
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674 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
H H Beam Elementary
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591 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Woodhill Elementary
Standard public school
577 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Gardner Park Elementary
Standard public school
560 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~887 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Pleasant Ridge Elementary?
Pleasant Ridge Elementary has 887 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gastonia, NC. CCD year-over-year: 866 (2022-23) → 882 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Ridge Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 0% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Ridge Elementary?
99.7% of students at Pleasant Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Ridge Elementary is African American at 43.7% of enrollment, in Gastonia, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Ridge Elementary?
Pleasant Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pleasant Ridge Elementary rank among schools in Gastonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Ridge Elementary ranks #6 of 15 schools in Gastonia, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gastonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Gaston County Schools?
Besides Pleasant Ridge Elementary, Gaston County Schools also operates Ashbrook High (1,386 students), Hunter Huss High (1,165 students), and Forestview High (1,133 students). See the Gaston County Schools district page for the complete list.