Pleasant Gardens Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Marion, NC Grades PK–05 Rural: Fringe Marion, NC SchoolScore™ C (69.1)
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Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
Marion, NC 28752
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (69.1)
289
Students
21.5
Teachers
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
(828)724-4422
Phone
http://www.pg.mcdowell.k12.nc.us
Website

Located in Marion, NORTH CAROLINA (ZIP 28752), Pleasant Gardens Elementary School is a Elementary school serving grades PK–05 in the McDowell County Schools district.

Key statistics: 289 students enrolled; a 13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
289.0
State avg: 472.0
▼ 39% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.47:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▼ 9% better
Free Lunch %
99.0%
State avg: 81.2%
▲ 22% worse
School Details
School Name
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
370294001183
State School ID
NC-590-344
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
100 John Roach Drive
City
Marion
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28752
County
McDowell County
Metro Area
Marion, NC
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
3711
State Leg. Upper
37046
State Leg. Lower
37085
Latitude
35.69204
Longitude
-82.07093
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
289
Total Students
👩‍🏫
21.5
Teachers FTE
📐
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
21.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)21.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 286 99%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
McDowell County Schools
LEAID
3702940
State LEA ID
NC-590
Phone
(828)652-4535
Website
http://www.mcdowell.k12.nc.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Marion
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$79,530K
Federal Revenue
$14,652K
State Revenue
$49,680K
Local Revenue
$15,198K
Total Expenditure
$81,372K
Instruction Exp.
$48,559K
Support Services
$22,807K
Other Current Exp.
$4,371K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Pleasant Gardens Elementary School

1
West McDowell Middle School
Marion · Middle
1.8 mi
2
McDowell Virtual Academy
Marion · Not reported
1.8 mi
3
McDowell High School
Marion · High
1.9 mi
4
Foothills Community School
Marion · Middle
3.3 mi
5
The Summit Academy
Marion · High
3.6 mi
6
Marion Elementary School
Marion · Elementary
3.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pleasant Gardens Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Pleasant Gardens Elementary School?
289 students are enrolled at Pleasant Gardens Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Pleasant Gardens Elementary School have?
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School has 21.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does Pleasant Gardens Elementary School serve?
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Pleasant Gardens Elementary School a charter school?
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Pleasant Gardens Elementary School located in?
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School is located in the Marion, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does Pleasant Gardens Elementary School belong to?
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School is part of the McDowell County Schools school district.
How much does McDowell County Schools spend per student?
The McDowell County Schools district spends approximately $281,564,014 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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