Serving 701 students in grades Kindergarten-5, River Gate Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 701 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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River Gate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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River Gate Elementary School's student population of 701 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
701 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
River Gate Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Gate Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1341 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
42%
25%
White
18%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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River Gate Elementary School is ranked #1341 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are River Gate Elementary School often compared to?
River Gate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Wylie Elementary School, Steele Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend River Gate Elementary School?
701 students attend River Gate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of River Gate Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Gate Elementary School?
River Gate Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does River Gate Elementary School offer ?
River Gate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is River Gate Elementary School part of?
River Gate Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is River Gate Elementary School located?
River Gate Elementary School is located in the Yorkshire neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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