Summary:
River Gate Elementary is a public elementary school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving 701 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, which is ranked 140 out of 242 in North Carolina and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
River Gate Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more balanced than nearby schools. The school has also shown strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics, with 68.5% of 3rd graders, 61.5% of 4th graders, and 57.8% of 5th graders proficient or better in EOG/Mathematics, outperforming the district and state averages. However, the school has struggled with the performance of Hispanic and English Language Learner students, who rank in the bottom 50% of North Carolina elementary schools. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 27.56% in 2021-2022 to 40.51% in 2022-2023, suggesting that it may be serving a higher proportion of students from low-income families.
When compared to nearby schools, River Gate Elementary stands out for its diverse student population and strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics. However, some nearby schools, such as Palisades Park Elementary and South Academy of International Languages, have outperformed River Gate Elementary in both academic achievement and overall school rankings. Additionally, River Gate Elementary's per-student spending of $8,319 in 2018-2019 is lower than the nearby schools, which range from $9,354 to $10,335 per student, suggesting that the school may have fewer resources available to support its students.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
682nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,319
Students who attend River Gate Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.3
Number of students: 701
Racial breakdown:
African American:
41.7%
Hispanic:
25.4%
White:
17.7%
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Asian:
8.8%
Two or more races:
5.8%
American Indian:
0.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.5%
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