Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Partnership Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Partnership Elementary serves the eastern part of Raleigh, NC, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located around 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Partnership Elementary School's student population of 276 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
We GLOW at all we do!
School Rankings
Partnership Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Partnership Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#712 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 Partnership Elementary School's ranking?
Partnership Elementary School is ranked #712 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Partnership Elementary School often compared to?
Partnership Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swift Creek 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 51% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Partnership Elementary School?
276 students attend Partnership Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Partnership Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 23% 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 Partnership Elementary School?
Partnership Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Partnership Elementary School offer ?
Partnership Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Partnership Elementary School part of?
Partnership Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.
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