Lacy Elementary

Lacy Elementary serves 658 students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Raleigh's affluent 27607 zip code area. With 51 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning an impressive 8.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking 300th out of 2,661 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 89th percentile.

Students consistently perform well on standardized assessments, with 71% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, and an even stronger 75% reaching proficiency in mathematics. Located on Lake Boone Trail, Lacy Elementary sits in a well-educated community where 70% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding neighborhood reflects economic stability with a median household income of $89,179 and median home values around $558,400, though the area maintains some economic diversity with a 15% poverty rate among its 26,026 residents.

As a regular public school in Wake County, Lacy Elementary operates within one of North Carolina's largest and most dynamic school districts, benefiting from the educational resources and opportunities that come with serving families in Raleigh's thriving urban environment.