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#1157 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 44% in state
Based on limited data
Red Oak Elementary
Elementary School · Nash County Public Schools · Red Oak, NC
A Nash County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
PO Box 70, Red Oak, NC 27868
- Math 63% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Red Oak Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nash County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #8 of 27
- District spending per student
- $12,350NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Red Oak Elementary is listed in Nash County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Red Oak Elementary
Red Oak Elementary is a public elementary school in Red Oak, NC, part of Nash County Public Schools, serving approximately 687 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,157 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Red Oak Elementary
What grades does Red Oak Elementary serve?
Red Oak Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Red Oak Elementary?
Red Oak Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 687 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Elementary is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Red Oak Elementary rank in NC?
Red Oak Elementary ranks #1,157 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Red Oak Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Red Oak Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Red Oak Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Oak Elementary has 63% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Is Red Oak Elementary a charter school?
No, Red Oak Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Red Oak Elementary a Title I school?
No, Red Oak Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Red Oak Elementary?
67.0% of students at Red Oak Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 687
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Nash County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (252) 462-2496
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 NC; directory SY 2023–24
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