Red Oak Elementary School serves 696 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Attendance Zone: Red Oak Elementary serves the northeast part of Red Oak, NC, covering an area of approximately 84.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 11.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Red Oak Elementary School's student population of 696 students has grown by 226% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 160% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
696 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Red Oak Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
9%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
39%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
41%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Red Oak Elementary School often compared to?
Red Oak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benvenue Elementary School, Nashville Elementary School, M B Hubbard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Red Oak Elementary School?
696 students attend Red Oak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Red Oak Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Red Oak Elementary School?
Red Oak Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Red Oak Elementary School offer ?
Red Oak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Oak Elementary School part of?
Red Oak Elementary School is part of Nash County School District.
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