Weatherstone Elementary School

1000 Olde Weatherstone Way
Cary, NC 27513
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 718 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Weatherstone 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 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 718 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Weatherstone Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Weatherstone Elementary School's student population of 718 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
718 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

School Rankings

Weatherstone Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weatherstone Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#270 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
76%
51%
71%
50%
80-84%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
4%
Hispanic
24%
21%
Black
7%
25%
White
40%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Weatherstone Elementary School's ranking?
Weatherstone Elementary School is ranked #270 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Weatherstone Elementary School often compared to?
Weatherstone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morrisville Elementary School, Green Hope Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Weatherstone Elementary School?
718 students attend Weatherstone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Weatherstone Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weatherstone Elementary School?
Weatherstone Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Weatherstone Elementary School offer ?
Weatherstone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Weatherstone Elementary School part of?
Weatherstone Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 718 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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