Serving 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fpg Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: FPG Elementary serves the southeastern part of Chapel Hill, NC, covering an area of approximately 40.1 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance being about 7.2 miles from the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fpg Elementary School's student population of 536 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
536 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fpg Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fpg Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#789 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
51%
22%
Black
4%
24%
White
39%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fpg Elementary School's ranking?
Fpg Elementary School is ranked #789 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Fpg Elementary School often compared to?
Fpg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carrboro Elementary School, Northside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Fpg Elementary School?
536 students attend Fpg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Fpg Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fpg Elementary School?
Fpg Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fpg Elementary School offer ?
Fpg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fpg Elementary School part of?
Fpg Elementary School is part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools.
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