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Ready, Set, Grow: Back-to-School Event at Eastridge Mall

Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Ready, Set, Grow: A Community Back-to-School Event hosted by the Gaston County Early Literacy Collaborative. Learn more here.

First day of school is August 12

School starts Wednesday, August 12! We’re excited to welcome students back for a great year.

Rankin Elementary Open House — August 10

Rankin Elementary will host an Open House on Monday, August 10, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. This drop-in event gives families a chance to meet teachers and pick up important information for the upcoming school year.

School Supply Lists Now Available

The school supply list for the 2026–2027 school year is now available. Families can view the list by grade level.

Register for Bus Transportation for the 2026-27 School Year

We hope everyone is having a wonderful summer! Please complete the bus transportation form to register your child for the upcoming school year. Even if your child rode the bus last year, a new form is required.

If you have more than one child, please submit a separate form for each student. You will receive your child’s bus information before the first day of school.

Why Rankin Elementary School

Four reasons why we are the right school for your child.

A+ School

We're proud to be an A+ School, where the arts are an important part of everyday learning. Students explore creative ways to connect with subjects like reading, math, science, and technology.

Students perform a song during the School Showcase and Parent Fair.

Experienced Teachers

We're proud to have amazing teachers who care about every student. They work hard each day to make learning fun, meaningful, and successful for everyone.

A Ranking Elementary teacher reads a book to her class.

Academic Growth

Rankin Elementary students have exceeded growth in math and reading in five of the last six years. This success reflects the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and families working together.

A Rankin Elementary student works to solve a math problem.

Clubs and Activities

We offer a variety of clubs that support both the arts and academics, including art club, theatre club, Math Masters, Battle of the Books, robotics, and Safety Patrol.