Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Royal Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Royal Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Royal Oaks Elementary School's student population of 592 students has grown by 94% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 119% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Royal Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Royal Oaks 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
#1265 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
37%
25%
White
35%
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
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Royal Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Royal Oaks Elementary School is ranked #1265 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Royal Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Royal Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wolf Meadow Elementary School, Coltrane-webb Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Royal Oaks Elementary School?
592 students attend Royal Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Royal Oaks Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Royal Oaks Elementary School?
Royal Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Royal Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Royal Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Royal Oaks Elementary School part of?
Royal Oaks Elementary School is part of Cabarrus County Schools School District.
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