Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fox Road 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 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fox Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Fox Road Elementary School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fox Road 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 Fox Road Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#1780 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
34%
20%
Black
42%
25%
White
15%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fox Road Elementary School's ranking?
Fox Road Elementary School is ranked #1780 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Fox Road Elementary School?
449 students attend Fox Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Fox Road Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fox Road Elementary School?
Fox Road Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fox Road Elementary School offer ?
Fox Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fox Road Elementary School part of?
Fox Road Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Fox Road Elementary School located?
Fox Road Elementary School is located in the Northeast Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 11 other public schools located in Northeast Raleigh.
School Reviews
5 5/23/2022
Fox Road is a great school it has an amazing staff team and really makes you feel understood. Fox Road helps your child grow and figure out who they are.
5 5/23/2022
Fox Road is an awesome school with a great IB Program and great teachers.
5 5/23/2022
This school has done great to help me. I sometimes can pick up things faster than my classmates and satisfy my eagerness to learn more the teachers put me in their AIG program. This program helped me a lot and when I started struggling the teachers helped a lot.
4 5/23/2022
I really like fox road, it has taught me a lot in the four years I have been here.
4 5/23/2022
Fox Road Elementary is an amazing IB PYP school.
5 5/23/2022
Fox Road is an amazing school, I feel welcomed here and appreciated for my hard work. The teacher here are encouraging to kids and try their best to help kids learn.
5 5/9/2017
Fox Road Elementary is a special place where students and staff are inquirers about their learning and caring about the world around them!
5 5/9/2017
Fox Road is a great school. Students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning and make a difference in the world.
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