B
Good
75/100

Porter Ridge Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2843 Ridge Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079
Overall
B
75/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 61st percentile in North Carolina
Growth
B
Students gain 0.90 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 57th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

75
Repit Score
out of 100
724
Students
enrolled
16.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%61/1000.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%57/100Students gain 0.90 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.09 in 2009–19; 47th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 57% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −5 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency46% (+0 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency44% (+2 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%57%reading -1 pts, math -1 pts61st percentile (list)
Black35%25%reading +9 pts, math +5 pts72nd percentile (list)
Hispanic37%37%reading +8 pts, math +8 pts67th percentile (list)
Low-income32%32%reading +4 pts, math +7 pts67th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2843 Ridge Road
City Indian Trail
ZIP Code 28079
District 3704620
NCES School ID 370462002741
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28079

Understanding the community around Porter Ridge Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $94,991
Per Capita Income $40,679
Poverty Rate 3.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 47.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.3%
High School or Higher 93.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $311,500
Median Rent $1,752
Owner-Occupied 83.3%
Renter-Occupied 16.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Porter Ridge Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.0%
Female 47.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 37.2%
Hispanic/Latino 30.5%
Black 20.2%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More Races 6.2%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 724
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Porter Ridge Elementary?
Porter Ridge Elementary has a Repit School Score of 75 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Porter Ridge Elementary?
Porter Ridge Elementary has 724 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1.
What grades does Porter Ridge Elementary serve?
Porter Ridge Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Porter Ridge Elementary receive per student?
Porter Ridge Elementary receives $11,790 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Porter Ridge Elementary in 28079 ▼
Avg Home Value
$435,988
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,055
1-Year Change
+0.0%
% Renters
16.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026