Serving 1,111 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alston Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 1,111 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Alston Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alston Ridge Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Alston Ridge Elementary School is ranked #180 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Alston Ridge Elementary School?
1,111 students attend Alston Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Alston Ridge Elementary School students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alston Ridge Elementary School?
Alston Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Alston Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Alston Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Alston Ridge Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 1,111 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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