Raleigh Oak Charter

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Raleigh Oak Charter ranks 867 th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Raleigh Oak Charter is a public charter elementary and middle school serving 303 students in grades K-8 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school is part of the Wake County Schools district, which is ranked 159 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Raleigh Oak Charter has a significantly higher percentage of white students (65.35%) compared to the nearby public schools, which range from 32.2% to 62.22% white students. The school also has a lower percentage of African American (9.24%) and Hispanic (14.19%) students compared to the nearby schools. Academically, Raleigh Oak Charter's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 735 and 907 out of 1,489 to 1,514 North Carolina elementary schools over the past few years, with a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger. In comparison, nearby schools like Jeffreys Grove Elementary and Barton Pond Elementary have consistently ranked much higher, in the top 5% and top 2% of North Carolina elementary schools, respectively.

Despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.2 to 14 students per teacher, Raleigh Oak Charter's proficiency rates in mathematics and reading are generally lower than the state and Wake County averages. The school does not provide data on the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, making it difficult to fully understand the socioeconomic diversity of its student population. This information could provide valuable insights into the school's resource needs and the potential challenges faced by its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

2600 Sumer Drive
Raleigh, NC 27615

(919) 424-7626

District: Raleigh Oak Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
867^th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 291

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.0%

African American:

15.5%

Hispanic:

14.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Raleigh Oak Charter ranks worse than 57.6% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.28. (See more...)

Compare Details Raleigh Oak Charter ranks worse than 61% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.08. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Raleigh Oak Charter is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56%), African American (15.5%), Hispanic (14.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Raleigh Oak Charter is 12. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Raleigh Oak Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Raleigh Oak Charter 867^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Raleigh Oak Charter in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Raleigh Oak Charter 484^th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Raleigh Oak Charter in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Raleigh Oak Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Raleigh Oak Charter School 159^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Raleigh Oak Charter

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Raleigh Oak Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	47.64	806^th	1473	45.3%
2021	48.10	735^th	1489	50.6%
2022	40.70	907^th	1514	40.1%
2023	46.07	830^th	1502	44.7%
2024	43.28	867^th	1505	42.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Raleigh Oak Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	40.70	892^nd	1424	37.4%
2021	35.67	897^th	1440	37.7%
2022	40.79	873^rd	1458	40.1%
2023	49.48	746^th	1459	48.9%
2024	44.59	811^th	1455	44.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Raleigh Oak Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	56.25	636^th	1430	55.5%
2021	65.18	464^th	1444	67.9%
2022	38.33	929^th	1464	36.5%
2023	38.72	940^th	1461	35.7%
2024	38.94	922^nd	1464	37.0%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Raleigh Oak Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	20.85	1053^rd	1183	11.0%
2021	38.42	744^th	1172	36.5%
2022	25.28	986^th	1194	17.4%
2023	31.91	886^th	1183	25.1%
2024	32.37	857^th	1166	26.5%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Raleigh Oak Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	46.89	400^th	786	49.1%
2023	44.53	419^th	784	46.6%
2024	40.08	484^th	793	39.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Raleigh Oak Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	43.19	434^th	751	42.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Raleigh Oak Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	43.06	379^th	658	42.4%
2023	30.97	480^th	656	26.8%
2024	24.18	526^th	652	19.3%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)

33%

67%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, October 9, 2023

ROCS is a wonderful school where every child is encouraged to be themself and to grow. You can see that its overall grades suffered in the pandemic, but that makes sense to me because Public Waldorf is very hands-on and doesn't translate to virtual learning (it would be like taking a chemistry lab class or a pottery class via Zoom). But the school has gotten back on track now, and my kid, in particular, has shown tremendous growth. I am thankful for their small class sizes, art- and play-centered lesson plans that keep my kid up and moving around, and their emphasis on teaching every child individually. Also, they have 2 recesses a day! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, November 3, 2020

We withdrew our child after 1 year due to the lack of Waldorf educational philosophy being even loosely adhered to. Most of the teachers left on their own after that same year, and some other actual good teachers were forced out by the leadership (or lack thereof). This school is the reason that charter schools get a bad wrap. They start with a good vision, but lack of experience running a school and understanding how to balance standards versus the charter's goals are seldom realized successfully. The BOD at Raleigh Oak Charter did an absolute horrible job communicating with families, and a worse job at providing their teachers with the proper training to be effective. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, March 12, 2020

The idea might have been good but execution is awful. Too many teachers and administrators focused on the wrong parts of “Waldorf” ideas that are outdated and trivial rather than taking the core principles that matter. Found many teachers to lack an formal educational training. Way too many parents sent their children there thinking it would be a good fit for those who were struggling at more traditional schools. Administration knew the number of children coming in with IEPs and were woefully unprepared and negligent. For the sake of the students school should shut down and try again with better leaders and teachers. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Raleigh Oak Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	159	9	10	21	2	8	209
2020	207	15	9	25	2	15	273
2021	215	28	12	34	1	15	305
2022	200	24	13	39	2	19	297
2023	198	28	10	43	2	22	303
2024	163	45	9	42	3	29	291

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Raleigh Oak Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	209	17.1	12.2	1.4
2020	273	20.6	13.1	n/a
2021	305	24.9	12.2	n/a
2022	297	22.1	13.4	n/a
2023	303	21.6	14.0	n/a
2024	291	24.0	12.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Raleigh Oak Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	209	17.1	12.2	1.4
2020	273	20.6	13.1	n/a
2021	305	24.9	12.2	n/a
2022	297	22.1	13.4	n/a
2023	303	21.6	14.0	n/a
2024	291	24.0	12.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Raleigh Oak Charter

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 806^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 830^th of 1502 Elementary schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Raleigh Oak Charter)	51.4	48.6	2.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Raleigh Oak Charter)	71.4	60	11.4%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Raleigh Oak Charter)	36	48.4	12.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (Raleigh Oak Charter)	61.5	61.3	0.2%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	209	303	45%
African American	9	28	211.1%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	10	10
Hispanic	21	43	104.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	159	198	24.5%
Two or More Races	8	22	175%

Schools Near Raleigh Oak Charter

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Raleigh Oak Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	2600 Sumer Drive	Raleigh	27615	Wake County	Raleigh Oak Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 424-7626	291	24	12.0		163 (56.0%)	45 (15.5%)	42 (14.4%)	9 (3.1%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.0%)	43.3	867^th of 1505 public elementary schools	42.4%		46.1	830^th of 1502 public elementary schools	44.7%	37	63.3	29.0	40.7	42.3	35.3		73.3	48.4	55.6	38.5	64.7		59.3
Lead Mine Elementary	Public	K-5	8301 Old Leadmine Rd	Raleigh	27615	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 870-4120	381	29	13.3	47.5%	184 (48.3%)	80 (21.0%)	96 (25.2%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)	49.8	750^th of 1505 public elementary schools	50.2%		49.8	772^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	48.6%	22	71.4	61.7	44.6				46.0	58.3	48.6				55.4		$10,642	$920	$9,722
Baileywick Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9425 Baileywick Road	Raleigh	27615	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 518-0090	389	36	10.9	52.7%	141 (36.2%)	30 (7.7%)	201 (51.7%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	32.7	1053^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	30.0%		27.3	1133^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	24.6%	80	50.9	48.0	47.7				36.8	34.0	50.8				55.4		$11,787	$1,035	$10,752
Quest Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	10908 Strickland Road	Raleigh	27615	Wake County	Quest Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(919) 841-0441	144	11	13.0		111 (77.1%)	4 (2.8%)	8 (5.6%)	7 (4.9%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.3%)	98.2	4^th of 1505 public elementary schools	99.7%		97.9	4^th of 1502 public elementary schools	99.7%		100.0	93.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	93.8	93.8	93.8	100.0	93.8	87.5	100.0
Lynn Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1601 Lynn Rd	Raleigh	27612	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 870-4074	490	39	12.5	53.1%	203 (41.4%)	143 (29.2%)	113 (23.1%)	10 (2.0%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.7%)	58.2	613^th of 1505 public elementary schools	59.3%		47.4	808^th of 1502 public elementary schools	46.2%	195	76.1	59.5	63.1				60.6	47.3	46.2				60.0		$9,958	$880	$9,079
North Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7120 Harps Mill Road	Raleigh	27615	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 870-4100	704	51	13.8	34.2%	435 (61.8%)	137 (19.5%)	90 (12.8%)	25 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.3%)	74.2	334^th of 1505 public elementary schools	77.8%		54.2	690^th of 1502 public elementary schools	54.1%	356	73.4	66.3	66.1				63.3	64.3	59.6				70.6		$9,055	$573	$8,482
Barton Pond Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12004 Strickland Road	Raleigh	27613	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 694-8211	504	36	13.9	9.7%	364 (72.2%)	43 (8.5%)	52 (10.3%)	16 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.8%)	96.3	29^th of 1505 public elementary schools	98.1%					(n/a)	94.4	85.3	85.9				84.3	80.0	85.9				93.6
Jeffreys Grove Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6119 Creedmoor Rd	Raleigh	27612	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(919) 881-4910	533	37	14.4	27.6%	303 (56.8%)	82 (15.4%)	113 (21.2%)	17 (3.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.8%)	89	128^th of 1505 public elementary schools	91.5%		93.5	66^th of 1502 public elementary schools	95.6%	62	77.0	72.7	83.3				70.1	76.1	74.4				85.9		$9,178	$552	$8,627
Brassfield Elementary	Public	K-5	2001 Brassfield Rd	Raleigh	27614	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 870-4080	619	47	13.2	40.2%	320 (51.7%)	67 (10.8%)	185 (29.9%)	24 (3.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.4%)	52.6	708^th of 1505 public elementary schools	53.0%		74.3	336^th of 1502 public elementary schools	77.6%	372	45.7	62.8	61.2				39.8	56.4	58.2				66.3		$9,591	$407	$9,184
Green Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5307 Six Forks Road	Raleigh	27609	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(919) 431-8141	548	44	12.4	68.6%	155 (28.3%)	237 (43.2%)	126 (23.0%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.4%)	44.5	848^th of 1505 public elementary schools	43.7%		25.7	1158^th of 1502 public elementary schools	22.9%	310	54.8	44.8	52.6				53.0	52.0	50.7				56.6		$10,929	$1,409	$9,521

Frequently Asked Questions about Raleigh Oak Charter

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How many students attend Raleigh Oak Charter?

In the 2023-24 school year, 291 students attended Raleigh Oak Charter.

Is Raleigh Oak Charter a good school?

Raleigh Oak Charter ranks 867^th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Raleigh Oak Charter?

Students at Raleigh Oak Charter are 56% White, 15% African American, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

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