Olds Elementary School

204 Dixie Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 277 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 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 277 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Olds Elementary School's student population of 277 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
277 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Olds 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 Olds Elementary School is 0.57, 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)
#367 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Olds Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Olds Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Olds Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Olds Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Olds Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Olds Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Asian
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Olds Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Olds Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
27%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Olds Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
60%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Olds Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Olds Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Olds Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Olds Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Olds Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Olds Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 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 #367 out of 2,617 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Olds Elementary School?
277 students attend Olds Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Olds Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Olds Elementary School located?
Olds Elementary School is located in the University Park neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 277 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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