Very Good
#992 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 37% in state
Archdale Elementary School
Elementary School · Randolph County School System · Archdale, NC
A Randolph County School System elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
207 Trindale Rd, Archdale, NC 27263
- Math 49% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Archdale Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 45% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Archdale Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,227/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Archdale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,637
Median home value
$171,900
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27263; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trindale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Trinity Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Allen Jay ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Mount Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 125 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Randolph County School System
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #8 of 32
- District spending per student
- $11,457NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Archdale Elementary School is listed in Randolph County School System; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Archdale Elementary School
Archdale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Archdale, NC, part of Randolph County School System, serving approximately 337 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #992 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Archdale Elementary School
What grades does Archdale Elementary School serve?
Archdale Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Archdale Elementary School?
Archdale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Archdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Archdale Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Archdale Elementary School rank in NC?
Archdale Elementary School ranks #992 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Archdale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Archdale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Archdale Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Archdale Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Archdale Elementary School a charter school?
No, Archdale Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Archdale Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Archdale Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Archdale Elementary School?
99.1% of students at Archdale Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 337
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Randolph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (336) 431-9121
- Area population (ZIP 27263)
- 21,294
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27263; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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