Lead Mine Elementary School

8301 Old Leadmine Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lead Mine 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lead Mine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lead Mine Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

Lead Mine 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 Lead Mine Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1246 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
50-54%
51%
45-49%
50%
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
25%
21%
Black
21%
25%
White
48%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lead Mine Elementary School's ranking?
Lead Mine Elementary School is ranked #1246 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Lead Mine Elementary School often compared to?
Lead Mine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Lead Mine Elementary School?
381 students attend Lead Mine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lead Mine Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lead Mine Elementary School?
Lead Mine Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lead Mine Elementary School offer ?
Lead Mine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lead Mine Elementary School part of?
Lead Mine Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Lead Mine Elementary School located?
Lead Mine Elementary School is located in the North Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 17 other public schools located in North Raleigh.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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