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North Ridge Elementary School

7120 Harps Mill Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 708 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 708 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
North Ridge Elementary School's student population of 708 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
708 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
North Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Ridge Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#943 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Ridge Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of North Ridge Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in North Ridge Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 1997-98 school year data.
Asian
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Ridge Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of North Ridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
North Ridge Elementary School is ranked #943 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are North Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
North Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lead Mine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend North Ridge Elementary School?
708 students attend North Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of North Ridge Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Ridge Elementary School?
North Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Ridge Elementary School offer ?
North Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Ridge Elementary School part of?
North Ridge Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is North Ridge Elementary School located?
North Ridge Elementary School is located in the North Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 17 other public schools located in North Raleigh.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 708 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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