Root Elementary School vs. Underwood Elementary School
Should I attend Root Elementary School or Underwood Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Root Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Underwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Root Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Underwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
398 students
395 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#284 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
18
-
Kindergarten Students
55
55
Grade 1 Students
69
66
Grade 2 Students
60
77
Grade 3 Students
71
65
Grade 4 Students
56
64
Grade 5 Students
69
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
18%
18%
% White
73%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
