Serving 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stough 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 61% (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 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stough Elementary serves the northwest part of Raleigh, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 14.5 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge reaching about 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stough Elementary School's student population of 550 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
550 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Stough 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 Stough 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#672 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)61%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
20%
24%
White
52%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stough Elementary School's ranking?
Stough Elementary School is ranked #672 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Stough Elementary School often compared to?
Stough Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like York Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% 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 Stough Elementary School?
550 students attend Stough Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Stough Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stough Elementary School?
Stough Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stough Elementary School offer ?
Stough Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stough Elementary School part of?
Stough Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Stough Elementary School located?
Stough Elementary School is located in the Northwest Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 7 other public schools located in Northwest Raleigh.
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