Red Oak Elementary School serves 687 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Oak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Red Oak Elementary School's student population of 687 students has grown by 178% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
687 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Red Oak Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
40%
25%
White
40%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Red Oak Elementary School often compared to?
Red Oak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benvenue Elementary School, Nashville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Red Oak Elementary School?
687 students attend Red Oak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Red Oak Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Oak Elementary School?
Red Oak Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Red Oak Elementary School offer ?
Red Oak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Red Oak Elementary School part of?
Red Oak Elementary School is part of Nash County School District.
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