East Garner Elementary School

5545 Jones Sausage Road
Garner, NC 27529
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East Garner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower 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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

East Garner Elementary School's student population of 478 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
478 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

East Garner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Garner Elementary School is 0.60, 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)
#1983 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of East Garner Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Garner 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.
33%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Garner 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.
55-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East Garner 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
13:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of East Garner 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 East Garner Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in East Garner Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
33%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East Garner Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
54%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in East Garner Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in East Garner 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
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in East Garner 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 East Garner Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of East Garner 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
81%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Garner 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
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Garner 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 East Garner Elementary School's ranking?
East Garner Elementary School is ranked #1983 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are East Garner Elementary School often compared to?
East Garner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creech Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend East Garner Elementary School?
478 students attend East Garner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of East Garner Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Garner Elementary School?
East Garner Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Garner Elementary School offer ?
East Garner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is East Garner Elementary School part of?
East Garner 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: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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