Serving 534 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Green Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Green Elementary serves the northern part of Raleigh, NC, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Green Elementary School's student population of 534 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
534 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Green Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1979 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)32%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Elementary School's ranking?
Green Elementary School is ranked #1979 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Green Elementary School often compared to?
Green Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Green Elementary School?
534 students attend Green Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Green Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Green Elementary School?
Green Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Green Elementary School offer ?
Green Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Green Elementary School part of?
Green Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Green Elementary School located?
Green Elementary School is located in the North Hills neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 7 other public schools located in North Hills.
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