Lingerfeldt Elementary vs Pleasant Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lingerfeldt Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
Pleasant Ridge Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
887 students
| Measure | Lingerfeldt Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina | Pleasant Ridge Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1428 of 1,457 | #974 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #49405 of 50,301 | #42015 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 450 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 33% |
| city | Gastonia | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 10.2).
- •Pleasant Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 14%).
- •Pleasant Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 23%).
- •Lingerfeldt Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.7%).
- •Pleasant Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.7).
- •Pleasant Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 887 students compared with 450.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lingerfeldt Elementary better than Pleasant Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Ridge Elementary ranks higher (24.5 vs 10.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lingerfeldt Elementary and Pleasant Ridge Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lingerfeldt Elementary: 450. Pleasant Ridge Elementary: 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lingerfeldt Elementary and Pleasant Ridge Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Lingerfeldt Elementary is 1428th of 1,457 and Pleasant Ridge Elementary is 974th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).