Very Good
#468 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 18% in state
Mount Pleasant Elementary
Elementary School · Cabarrus County Schools
8555 North Drive, Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124
Enrollment
701
Student-Teacher
15.9:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
701
Student-Teacher
15.9:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
North Carolina schools
#468 of 2,648
In district
#9 of 43
Cabarrus County Schools
Academic growth
8.4 / 10
Excellent
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About Mount Pleasant Elementary
Mount Pleasant Elementary is a public elementary school in Mt. Pleasant, NC, part of Cabarrus County Schools. Mount Pleasant Elementary serves approximately 701 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio.
Mount Pleasant Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #468 of 2,648 schools in NC. Structured state assessment records for Mount Pleasant Elementary show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- District avg 7.0
- NC avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Mount Pleasant Elementary sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
Score Breakdown
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Mount Pleasant Elementary — Students at Mount Pleasant Elementary score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
47.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NC NC (2024-25)
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.4/10.
How Mount Pleasant Elementary Compares
See how Mount Pleasant Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
8555 North Drive, Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mount Pleasant Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Locust Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 10.7 miles away, in nearby Locust), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Millingport Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 8.0 miles away, in nearby Albemarle), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Coltrane-Webb Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 8.7 miles away, in nearby Concord), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Mt. Pleasant, see our Mt. Pleasant schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Middle Mount Pleasant | 2.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Mount Pleasant High Mount Pleasant | 2.9 mi | 6.5 |
| A T Allen Elementary Concord | 5.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Concord Middle Concord | 6.8 mi | 2.4 |
| W M Irvin Elementary Concord | 6.8 mi | 5.0 |
| Shive Elementary Rockwell | 8.7 mi | 5.9 |
| ROCKWELL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Rockwell | 9.1 mi | 3.7 |
| R Brown McAllister Elementary Concord | 7.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Millingport Elementary Albemarle | 8.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Rockwell Elementary Rockwell | 9.6 mi | 7.3 |
| C3 CONCORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Concord | 8.1 mi | 5.8 |
| West Stanly Middle School Locust | 10.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Concord High Concord | 8.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Bostian Elementary China Grove | 9.6 mi | 7.2 |
| Coltrane-Webb Elementary Concord | 8.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Locust Elementary Locust | 10.7 mi | 8.6 |
| Cabarrus Co Opportunity School Concord | 8.9 mi | 3.6 |
| Central Cabarrus High Concord | 9.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Beverly Hills Elementary Concord | 9.3 mi | 6.7 |
| CAROLINA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Locust | 11.5 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 28124 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$76,600
Median Home Value
$267,500
Median Rent
$1,078/mo
Population
6,169
College Educated
22.6%
Homeownership
87.2%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
11%
Median Age
42.8
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Florence Elementary High Point, NC | 7.9 |
| Glen Arden Elementary Arden, NC | 7.9 |
| Herbert Akins Rd Elementary Fuquay-Varina, NC | 7.9 |
| Ida Rankin Elementary School Mount Holly, NC | 7.9 |
| J.V. Washam Elementary Cornelius, NC | 7.9 |
| Joyner Elementary Raleigh, NC | 7.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mount Pleasant Elementary
What grades does Mount Pleasant Elementary serve?
Mount Pleasant Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mount Pleasant Elementary?
Mount Pleasant Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 701 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Pleasant Elementary rank in NC?
Mount Pleasant Elementary ranks #468 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Mount Pleasant Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Pleasant Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mount Pleasant Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Pleasant Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mount Pleasant Elementary a charter school?
No, Mount Pleasant Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Pleasant Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mount Pleasant Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Pleasant Elementary?
47.5% of students at Mount Pleasant Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 701
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 47.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cabarrus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (704) 260-6210
Resources & Links
District
Cabarrus County Schools- District Enrollment
- 35,021
- Schools in District
- 44
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,749
- District Rank
- #9 of 43
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