Alston Ridge Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cary, North Carolina 27519 · Wake County Schools
#66 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#6001 of 50,301 nationally
About Alston Ridge Elementary
Alston Ridge Elementary is a public elementary located in Cary, in the Wake County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 917 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 66th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (58th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 917.
There are 31 schools in Cary; Alston Ridge Elementary ranks 11th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)65%
- Reading proficiency (30%)66%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)17.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Alston Ridge Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Alston Ridge Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Alston Ridge Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,494 students · 696 m away
Hortons Creek Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
739 students · 2.1 km away
Lyons Farm Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
608 students · 2.7 km away
Panther Creek High
Cary · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,609 students · 3.3 km away
Parkwood Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students · 3.6 km away
Parkside Elementary
Morrisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students · 3.9 km away
Kestrel Heights School
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
421 students · 4.4 km away
Research Triangle High School
Durham · Charter high · Grades 9–12
572 students · 4.5 km away
Lowe's Grove Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
564 students · 5.1 km away
Mills Park Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,632 students · 5.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Hickory Ridge Elementary
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
927 students
Buckhorn Creek Elementary
Holly Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
905 students
Chicod
Greenville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
902 students
Troutman Elementary
Troutman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
902 students
Blythe Elementary
Huntersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
902 students
Kensington Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades K–5
901 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Alston Ridge Elementary a good school?
Alston Ridge Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 78.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #66 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Alston Ridge Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Alston Ridge Elementary ranks #66 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #6001 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Alston Ridge Elementary?
Alston Ridge Elementary had 917 students in 2025.
Is Alston Ridge Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Alston Ridge Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Alston Ridge Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Alston Ridge Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.