Hickory Ridge Elementary

Public K-5

9464 Hickory Ridge Rd
Harrisburg, NC 28075

(704) 260-5950

SchoolDigger Rank:
119^th of 1,502 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Students who attend Hickory Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hickory Ridge Middle
High:	Hickory Ridge High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 1,042

Racial breakdown:

White:

35.8%

Asian:

31.9%

African American:

18.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.9%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.07. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hickory Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hickory Ridge Elementary 119^th of 1502 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Hickory Ridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

Asian students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Cabarrus County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cabarrus County Schools 92^nd of 243 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hickory Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hickory Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	84.67	186^th	1489	87.5%
2022	87.57	138^th	1514	90.9%
2023	89.07	119^th	1502	92.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hickory Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	89.85	7^th	97	92.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hickory Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	83.15	25^th	385	93.5%
2022	79.56	41^st	485	91.5%
2023	92.77	21^st	514	95.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hickory Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	65.46	329^th	1329	75.2%
2022	51.43	624^th	1366	54.3%
2023	61.18	474^th	1437	67.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Hickory Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	81.43	200^th	1440	86.1%
2022	84.60	158^th	1458	89.2%
2023	87.65	116^th	1459	92.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Hickory Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	53.99	217^th	646	66.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hickory Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	71.36	94^th	494	81.0%
2022	66.05	146^th	500	70.8%
2023	64.30	197^th	582	66.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Hickory Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	85.12	168^th	1444	88.4%
2022	88.20	122^nd	1464	91.7%
2023	87.80	122^nd	1461	91.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Hickory Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	56.56	56^th	95	41.1%
2022	64.74	50^th	107	53.3%
2023	71.73	34^th	114	70.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Hickory Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	94.04	28^th	896	96.9%
2022	88.63	51^st	927	94.5%
2023	90.69	41^st	933	95.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hickory Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	77.28	115^th	843	86.4%
2022	74.79	153^rd	893	82.9%
2023	74.54	150^th	915	83.6%

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Rank History for White students at Hickory Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	67.90	341^st	1172	70.9%
2022	74.27	268^th	1194	77.6%
2023	72.60	291^st	1183	75.4%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)

33%

67%

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by a teacher
Sunday, March 5, 2023

Lots of teacher turn over. Same turn over problem at the principals previous school. Teachers are great. Close Quote

by a teacher
Saturday, February 11, 2023

Lots of turn over. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Great School. Excellent Learning environment. The school has a bright future with lots of potential for success. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hickory Ridge Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	366	181	168	51	4	1	48	819
2022	393	199	232	68	5	1	58	956
2023	373	196	332	73	5	0	63	1042

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hickory Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	819	51.4	15.9	16.6
2022	956	60.0	15.9	9.4
2023	1042	64.8	16.0	14.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hickory Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	819	51.4	15.9	16.6
2022	956	60.0	15.9	9.4
2023	1042	64.8	16.0	14.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				EOG Mathematics (2023)						EOG Reading (2023)						EOG Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hickory Ridge Elementary	Public	K-5	9464 Hickory Ridge Rd	Harrisburg	28075	Cabarrus County	Cabarrus County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(704) 260-5950	1,042	65	16.0	14.9%	373 (35.8%)	196 (18.8%)	73 (7.0%)	332 (31.9%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (6.0%)	89.1	119^th of 1502 public elementary schools	92.1%		87.6	138^th of 1514 public elementary schools	90.9%	19	74.4	78.9	77.7				70.8	75.0	74.1				86.7
Harrisburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3900 Stallings Road	Harrisburg	28075	Cabarrus County	Cabarrus County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(704) 260-6190	774	51	15.1	26.4%	377 (48.7%)	141 (18.2%)	69 (8.9%)	150 (19.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.5%)	78.3	267^th of 1502 public elementary schools	82.2%		89	121^st of 1514 public elementary schools	92.0%	146	68.2	72.1	68.9				62.1	72.9	61.4				73.5		$8,156	$486	$7,670
Patriots Elementary	Public	K-5	1510 Holden Rd SW	Concord	28025	Cabarrus County	Cabarrus County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(704) 260-6230	901	60	14.9	37.2%	330 (36.6%)	231 (25.6%)	158 (17.5%)	119 (13.2%)	9 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (5.9%)	72	376^th of 1502 public elementary schools	75.0%		70.5	395^th of 1514 public elementary schools	73.9%	19	64.9	61.3	68.6				58.1	60.7	63.4				73.8		$8,181	$456	$7,725
A.C.E. Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7807 Caldwell Road	Harrisburg	28075	Cabarrus County	A.C.E. Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(704) 456-7153	419	25	16.9	58.9%	9 (2.1%)	317 (75.7%)	62 (14.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.4%)	31.7	1060^th of 1502 public elementary schools	29.4%		38.5	946^th of 1514 public elementary schools	37.5%	114	50.0	24.4	38.6	30.8	23.9	17.6	50.0	51.2	43.2	46.2	50.0	56.9	50.0	68.6
Reedy Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10801 Plaza Rd Ext	Charlotte	28215	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(980) 343-6480	1,007	54	18.7	54.4%	78 (7.7%)	530 (52.6%)	308 (30.6%)	42 (4.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	45 (4.5%)	52.9	719^th of 1502 public elementary schools	52.1%		32.9	1039^th of 1514 public elementary schools	31.4%	320	56.4	64.7	52.4				43.6	57.6	46.3				68.0		$9,604	$751	$8,853
Pitts School Road Elementary	Public	K-5	720 Pitts School Road SW	Concord	28027	Cabarrus County	Cabarrus County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(704) 260-6250	844	51	16.4	48.0%	393 (46.6%)	217 (25.7%)	122 (14.5%)	60 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.2%)	67.7	450^th of 1502 public elementary schools	70.0%		70	401^st of 1514 public elementary schools	73.5%	49	66.9	62.7	67.4				49.0	65.2	51.8				74.5		$8,735	$586	$8,149
Rocky River Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5454 Rocky River Road	Concord	28025	Cabarrus County	Cabarrus County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(704) 260-6290	741	52	14.2	72.6%	212 (28.6%)	263 (35.5%)	206 (27.8%)	11 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.3%)	26.7	1144^th of 1502 public elementary schools	23.8%		33.2	1036^th of 1514 public elementary schools	31.6%	108	46.6	50.0	34.6				45.4	43.1	26.9				43.0		$9,867	$992	$8,875
Clear Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13501 Albemarle Rd	Charlotte	28227	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(980) 343-6922	485	30	16.4	49.5%	98 (20.2%)	179 (36.9%)	168 (34.6%)	11 (2.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.2%)	57.5	631^st of 1502 public elementary schools	58.0%		51.3	718^th of 1514 public elementary schools	52.6%	87	55.6	55.2	63.6				43.1	57.5	50.6				76.6		$10,367	$653	$9,714
University Meadows Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Pavilion Blvd	Charlotte	28262	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(980) 343-3685	757	42	17.8	99.6%	34 (4.5%)	447 (59.0%)	203 (26.8%)	41 (5.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.0%)	11.6	1394^th of 1502 public elementary schools	7.2%		18.9	1297^th of 1514 public elementary schools	14.3%	97	39.3	31.3	29.1				29.4	32.1	27.9				21.6		$10,305	$1,460	$8,845
Eastside STREAM Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	8000 Robinson Church Road	Charlotte	28215	Mecklenburg County	Eastside STREAM Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(980) 272-8308	289	17	16.7	71.3%	13 (4.5%)	220 (76.1%)	37 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.6%)	13.4	1362^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	9.3%		11.8	1413^th of 1514 public elementary schools	6.7%	51	10.0	11.1	44.0	15.6		7.4	15.0	33.3	40.0	18.8	31.0	29.6	52.0	48.1

Frequently Asked Questions about Hickory Ridge Elementary

How many students attend Hickory Ridge Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,042 students attended Hickory Ridge Elementary.

Is Hickory Ridge Elementary a good school?

Yes. Hickory Ridge Elementary ranks in the top 7.9% of North Carolina elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Hickory Ridge Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hickory Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hickory Ridge Middle
High : Hickory Ridge High

What is the racial makeup of Hickory Ridge Elementary?

Students at Hickory Ridge Elementary are 36% White, 32% Asian, 19% African American, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Hickory Ridge Elementary in?

Cabarrus County Schools

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