Serving 766 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Scotts Ridge 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 84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 766 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scotts Ridge 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
Scotts Ridge Elementary School's student population of 766 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
766 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scotts Ridge 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 Scotts Ridge Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#147 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
4%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
1%
25%
White
75%
44%
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
7%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scotts Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Scotts Ridge Elementary School is ranked #147 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Scotts Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Scotts Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olive Chapel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Scotts Ridge Elementary School?
766 students attend Scotts Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Scotts Ridge Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scotts Ridge Elementary School?
Scotts Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Scotts Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Scotts Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Scotts Ridge Elementary School part of?
Scotts Ridge Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
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