Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcdougle Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcdougle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Mcdougle Elementary School's student population of 483 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mcdougle Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcdougle Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#271 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
15%
25%
White
57%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcdougle Elementary School's ranking?
Mcdougle Elementary School is ranked #271 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mcdougle Elementary School often compared to?
Mcdougle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Mcdougle Elementary School?
483 students attend Mcdougle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mcdougle Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdougle Elementary School?
Mcdougle Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcdougle Elementary School offer ?
Mcdougle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mcdougle Elementary School part of?
Mcdougle Elementary School is part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District.
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