Red Oak Elementary School serves 222 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- 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 222 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Red Oak Elementary School is 0.68, 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
17:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
29%
25%
White
47%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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?
222 students attend Red Oak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Red Oak Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 17:1, 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 Kindergarten-2
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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