Very Good
#746 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 28% in state
Raleigh Oak Charter
Elementary School · Raleigh Oak Charter School · Raleigh, NC
A charter elementary school in Raleigh, NC where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2600 Sumer Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615
- Math 30% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Raleigh Oak Charter score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 42% across the 8-year record (2018–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Raleigh Oak Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,315/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,051
Median home value
$441,100
Median rent
$1,533/mo
College educated
63.7%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27615; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 1.1 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Friendship Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Thales Academy of RaleighPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| St Raphael Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 419 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Raleigh Oak Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Raleigh Oak Charter is listed in Raleigh Oak Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Raleigh Oak Charter
Raleigh Oak Charter is a public elementary school in Raleigh, NC, part of Raleigh Oak Charter School, serving approximately 291 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #746 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Raleigh Oak Charter
What grades does Raleigh Oak Charter serve?
Raleigh Oak Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Raleigh Oak Charter?
Raleigh Oak Charter has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raleigh Oak Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Raleigh Oak Charter is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Raleigh Oak Charter rank in NC?
Raleigh Oak Charter ranks #746 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Raleigh Oak Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Raleigh Oak Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Raleigh Oak Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Raleigh Oak Charter has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Raleigh Oak Charter a charter school?
Yes, Raleigh Oak Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Raleigh Oak Charter a Title I school?
No, Raleigh Oak Charter is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (919) 424-7626
- Area population (ZIP 27615)
- 45,722
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 27615; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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