Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Olds Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olds Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Olds Elementary School's student population of 250 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Olds Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olds Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#416 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
24%
25%
White
61%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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 Olds Elementary School's ranking?
Olds Elementary School is ranked #416 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Olds Elementary School often compared to?
Olds Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lacy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Olds Elementary School?
250 students attend Olds Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Olds Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olds Elementary School?
Olds Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Olds Elementary School offer ?
Olds Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Olds Elementary School part of?
Olds Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
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