Ballentine Elementary School

1651 North Mclaurin Lane
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 679 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ballentine Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 68% (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 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 679 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Ballentine Elementary School's student population of 679 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
679 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ballentine 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 Ballentine Elementary School is 0.55, which is less 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)
#482 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ballentine Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ballentine Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ballentine Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ballentine Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ballentine Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Ballentine Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ballentine Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ballentine Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ballentine Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
63%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ballentine Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ballentine Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ballentine Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Ballentine Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ballentine Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ballentine Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ballentine Elementary School's ranking?
Ballentine Elementary School is ranked #482 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ballentine Elementary School often compared to?
Ballentine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herbert Akins Rd Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% 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 Ballentine Elementary School?
679 students attend Ballentine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ballentine Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballentine Elementary School?
Ballentine Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ballentine Elementary School offer ?
Ballentine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ballentine Elementary School part of?
Ballentine Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 679 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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