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#1454 of 2,648 schools in NC
River Gate Elementary
Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15340 Smith Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273
- Math 70% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River Gate Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where River Gate Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,739
Median home value
$304,900
Median rent
$1,671/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
52%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28273; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Classical Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 763 | Compare → |
| Walnut Grove Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Lake Wylie ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 584 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Knoll ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 778 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #100 of 179
- District spending per student
- $12,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Gate Elementary is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Gate Elementary
River Gate Elementary is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 721 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,454 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Gate Elementary
What grades does River Gate Elementary serve?
River Gate Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend River Gate Elementary?
River Gate Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 721 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Gate Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at River Gate Elementary is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Gate Elementary rank in NC?
River Gate Elementary ranks #1,454 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is River Gate Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
River Gate Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 River Gate Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Gate Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is River Gate Elementary a charter school?
No, River Gate Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Gate Elementary a Title I school?
No, River Gate Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Gate Elementary?
99.6% of students at River Gate 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 721
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (980) 344-1000
- Area population (ZIP 28273)
- 49,141
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 33
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28273; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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