Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grand Oak Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Oak 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
School Overview
Grand Oak Elementary School's student population of 526 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grand Oak Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Oak Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#136 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
10%
25%
White
68%
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
18%
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 Grand Oak Elementary School's ranking?
Grand Oak Elementary School is ranked #136 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Grand Oak Elementary School often compared to?
Grand Oak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Torrence Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Grand Oak Elementary School?
526 students attend Grand Oak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Grand Oak Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Oak Elementary School?
Grand Oak Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grand Oak Elementary School offer ?
Grand Oak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Grand Oak Elementary School part of?
Grand Oak Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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