- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indian Trail, NC
Porter Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Porter Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370462002741
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Porter Ridge Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Indian Trail · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Porter Ridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Porter Ridge Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Indian Trail, NC.
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370462002741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Porter Ridge Elementary grew from 664 students in 2022-23 to 724 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 370462002741 · Indian Trail, NC Other · MID · TRAD
765 enr · 17.8:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students)
Porter Ridge Elementary grew from 664 students in 2022-23 to 724 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Porter Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marvin Ridge H
Marvin Ridge High
1,961 students
- Weddington Hig
Weddington High
1,899 students
- Cuthbertson Hi
Cuthbertson High
1,857 students
- Porter Ridge H
Porter Ridge High School
1,809 students
- Porter Ridge M
Porter Ridge Middle School
1,447 students
- This school 765
Porter Ridge Elementary
765 students
What this shows Porter Ridge Elementary reports 765 students on the CCD universe file.
How Porter Ridge Elementary compares
Porter Ridge Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 36% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$11,340
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 765 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%
African American 19.9%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Porter Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Porter Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weddington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cuthbertson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Porter Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Indian Trail
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail
Standard public school
1,268 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Poplin Elementary
Standard public school
756 students 18:1 students per teacher
Indian Trail Elementary
Standard public school
633 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Hemby Bridge Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 17.5:1 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 (~765 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Porter Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Porter Ridge Elementary?
Porter Ridge Elementary has 765 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indian Trail, NC. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 724 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Porter Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Porter Ridge Elementary is 17.8:1, which is 13% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Porter Ridge Elementary?
42.3% of students at Porter Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Porter Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Porter Ridge Elementary is White at 37.0% of enrollment, in Indian Trail, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Porter Ridge Elementary?
Porter Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Porter Ridge Elementary rank among schools in Indian Trail?
By Resource Investment Index, Porter Ridge Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Indian Trail, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Indian Trail on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County Public Schools?
Besides Porter Ridge Elementary, Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students), Weddington High (1,899 students), and Cuthbertson High (1,857 students). See the Union County Public Schools district page for the complete list.