South Elementary School vs. Oak Lane Elementary School
Should you attend South Elementary School or Oak Lane Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Oak Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 223 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oak Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
434 students
223 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2163 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#623 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
52
-
Kindergarten Students
62
33
Grade 1 Students
69
36
Grade 2 Students
57
32
Grade 3 Students
57
43
Grade 4 Students
79
40
Grade 5 Students
58
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
20%
10%
% Black
45%
14%
% White
28%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
