Serving 652 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Farmington Woods 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 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 652 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farmington Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Farmington Woods Elementary School's student population of 652 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
652 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Farmington Woods 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 Farmington Woods Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#313 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
4%
Hispanic
20%
21%
Black
10%
25%
White
48%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmington Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Farmington Woods Elementary School is ranked #313 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Farmington Woods Elementary School?
652 students attend Farmington Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Farmington Woods Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farmington Woods Elementary School?
Farmington Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Farmington Woods Elementary School offer ?
Farmington Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Farmington Woods Elementary School part of?
Farmington Woods Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
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