Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Root Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Root Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Root Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Root Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Root Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 2568 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
18%
25%
White
73%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Root Elementary School's ranking?
Root Elementary School is ranked #227 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Root Elementary School often compared to?
Root Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Underwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Root Elementary School?
398 students attend Root Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Root Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Root Elementary School?
Root Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Root Elementary School offer ?
Root Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Root Elementary School part of?
Root Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
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