Serving 509 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Penny Road Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (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 44% 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)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Penny Road Elementary serves the southwest part of Cary, NC, covering an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Penny Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Penny Road Elementary School's student population of 509 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Penny Road 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 Penny Road Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#596 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)62%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-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 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Penny Road Elementary School's ranking?
Penny Road Elementary School is ranked #596 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Penny Road Elementary School often compared to?
Penny Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Penny Road Elementary School?
509 students attend Penny Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Penny Road Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Penny Road Elementary School?
Penny Road Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Penny Road Elementary School offer ?
Penny Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Penny Road Elementary School part of?
Penny Road Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.
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