Hodge Road Elementary

Summary:

Hodge Road Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Knightdale, North Carolina, serving 520 students in grades PK-5. The school stands out for its diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic majority and sizable African American and White populations, which differs from many nearby schools.

Despite its diversity, Hodge Road Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom third of North Carolina elementary schools, with academic performance on state tests generally below the Wake County and North Carolina averages. The school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively high proportion of students from low-income families. However, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, comparable to or slightly better than nearby schools.

Interestingly, Hodge Road Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking relatively well for African American students but struggling with Hispanic students and students with disabilities. Compared to nearby traditional public schools, such as Bugg Elementary and Walnut Creek Elementary, Hodge Road Elementary generally performs worse on state assessments. The nearby Doral Academy of North Carolina and PreEminent Charter schools, however, tend to outperform Hodge Road Elementary and the other traditional public schools in the area.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 2128 Mingo Bluff Boulevard
       Knightdale, NC  27545


(919) 266-8599

District: Wake County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1011th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,873 Help


Students who attend Hodge Road Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Neuse River Middle
High:    Knightdale High
    Wake Early College of Health and Science
    Wake STEM Early College High School
    Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  520

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.1%
African American:
23.3%
White:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hodge Road Elementary ranks worse than 67.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 96th among 115 ranked elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hodge Road Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.1%), African American (23.3%), White (15.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hodge Road Elementary is 12.3, which is the 28th best among 115 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hodge Road Elementary is $10,873, which is the 27th highest among 115 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hodge Road Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hodge Road Elementary 1011th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Hodge Road Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wake County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wake County Schools 59th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hodge Road Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hodge Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.80 484th 1276 62.1%
2007 47.29 790th 1293 38.9%
2008 32.36 975th 1324 26.4%
2009 22.84 1124th 1354 17.0%
2010 31.86 1038th 1363 23.8%
2011 25.79 1126th 1381 18.5%
2012 24.83 1158th 1388 16.6%
2013 14.40 1273rd 1403 9.3%
2014 10.26 1290th 1390 7.2%
2015 8.08 1362nd 1440 5.4%
2016 20.93 1201st 1425 15.7%
2017 17.54 1243rd 1429 13.0%
2018 13.05 1296th 1434 9.6%
2019 15.37 1312th 1473 10.9%
2021 25.74 1090th 1489 26.8%
2022 26.14 1153rd 1514 23.8%
2023 39.92 934th 1502 37.8%
2024 35.21 1011th 1505 32.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hodge Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.48 369th 421 12.4%
2019 26.53 416th 497 16.3%
2021 20.62 352nd 385 8.6%
2022 35.66 324th 485 33.2%
2023 34.27 346th 514 32.7%
2024 38.56 316th 533 40.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hodge Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.21 760th 801 5.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hodge Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.50 1202nd 1332 9.8%
2019 21.12 1184th 1361 13.0%
2021 35.70 849th 1329 36.1%
2022 31.85 997th 1366 27.0%
2023 39.41 922nd 1437 35.8%
2024 30.00 1113th 1450 23.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Hodge Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.98 1345th 1405 4.3%
2019 11.74 1334th 1424 6.3%
2021 24.71 1102nd 1440 23.5%
2022 34.07 994th 1458 31.8%
2023 54.46 649th 1459 55.5%
2024 33.28 1036th 1455 28.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hodge Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.57 335th 897 62.7%
2019 35.21 597th 878 32.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hodge Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.94 548th 669 18.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Hodge Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.54 1182nd 1413 16.3%
2019 22.37 1205th 1430 15.7%
2021 30.95 976th 1444 32.4%
2022 22.39 1187th 1464 18.9%
2023 29.14 1097th 1461 24.9%
2024 39.49 908th 1464 38.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Hodge Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.78 288th 927 68.9%
2019 43.91 536th 949 43.5%
2021 58.94 256th 896 71.4%
2022 67.93 206th 927 77.8%
2023 77.16 134th 933 85.6%
2024 48.59 446th 924 51.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hodge Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.99 779th 851 8.5%
2019 20.60 780th 865 9.8%
2021 32.03 614th 843 27.2%
2022 23.36 779th 893 12.8%
2023 39.29 579th 915 36.7%
2024 43.37 546th 951 42.6%
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Rank History for White students at Hodge Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.96 795th 1183 32.8%
2024 52.61 562nd 1166 51.8%
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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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, July 26, 2009

Open Quote The leadership quality is extremely low. Although Mrs. Jones, the Assistant Principal is great, she is swimming against the stream.

We know there are a few good teachers at HRE, but we have not been lucky to have them. My oldest son just finished 5th grade there and only his first and second grade teachers were good. The counselors are just OK, but I guess they are doing what they can.

The school is lacking well prepared teachers, parent involvement, qualified leadership and discipline for the kids. Bulling, abuse and disrespect is part of the behavior of some kinds and the school staff seems unable to take control of the situation.

We did all we could to transfer our younger son to another school, but we were denied the transfer. We will have to supply at home all the knowledge we know he will not be getting during his school hours and I'll have to volunteer even more, just to make sure my son is not been bullied and isolated because his good behavior.

We have been witnesses of the sad decline of this school during the last 6 years. First year was good, second/third years was better to getting great, but 4th and 5th years were a deep, abrupt drop!

We can not wait for the day we will be over with Hodge Road Elementary! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hodge Road Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 358 251 15 58 2 n/a n/a 0 684
1996 358 251 15 58 2 n/a n/a 0 684
1997 386 315 9 75 5 n/a n/a 0 790
1998 409 370 18 110 4 n/a n/a 0 911
1999 329 256 10 72 3 n/a n/a 0 670
2000 295 262 13 85 9 n/a n/a 0 664
2001 270 256 17 127 9 n/a n/a 0 679
2002 230 277 17 171 4 n/a n/a 0 699
2003 230 277 17 171 4 n/a n/a 0 699
2004 216 316 19 152 5 n/a n/a 0 708
2005 165 254 17 169 1 n/a n/a 0 606
2006 139 244 22 198 1 n/a n/a 0 604
2007 127 267 16 242 2 n/a n/a 34 688
2008 110 221 11 254 2 n/a n/a 29 627
2009 109 270 13 301 3 n/a n/a 0 696
2010 95 307 15 356 3 n/a n/a 0 776
2011 88 242 14 376 2 0 25 0 747
2012 69 193 11 375 0 0 18 0 666
2013 49 166 11 383 0 0 16 0 625
2014 49 166 8 383 0 0 25 0 631
2015 47 158 9 365 0 0 27 0 606
2016 52 156 8 420 0 0 21 0 657
2017 41 165 11 412 0 0 21 0 650
2018 29 113 11 274 0 0 16 0 443
2019 48 127 12 281 1 0 25 0 494
2020 58 121 12 278 0 2 27 0 498
2021 63 110 15 273 2 2 20 0 485
2022 76 117 11 295 1 1 26 0 527
2023 81 121 16 276 0 1 25 0 520

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hodge Road Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 684 43.0 15.9 17.5
1996 684 43.0 15.9 17.5
1997 790 45.0 17.6 28.4
1998 911 60.0 15.2 28.3
1999 670 41.0 16.3 59.6
2000 664 41.0 16.2 39.9
2001 679 43.0 15.8 43.4
2002 699 66.0 10.6 46.5
2003 699 66.0 10.6 46.5
2004 708 66.0 10.7 52.4
2005 606 53.0 11.4 58.3
2006 604 66.0 9.2 57.8
2007 688 n/a n/a 65.7
2008 627 51.2 12.2 n/a
2009 696 53.7 13.0 n/a
2010 776 56.7 13.6 66
2011 747 58.9 12.6 73
2012 666 52.3 12.7 83.2
2013 625 51.3 12.1 84.5
2014 631 49.8 12.6 79.4
2015 606 49.0 12.3 91.3
2016 657 47.0 13.9 84.9
2017 650 45.4 14.2 88.8
2018 443 35.5 12.4 77.2
2019 494 35.8 13.7 74.1
2020 498 37.5 13.2 74.3
2021 485 38.5 12.5 52
2022 527 42.0 12.5 35.5
2023 520 42.0 12.3 70

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 Hodge Road Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 684 43.0 15.9 17.5
1996 684 43.0 15.9 17.5
1997 790 45.0 17.6 28.4
1998 911 60.0 15.2 28.3
1999 670 41.0 16.3 59.6
2000 664 41.0 16.2 39.9
2001 679 43.0 15.8 43.4
2002 699 66.0 10.6 46.5
2003 699 66.0 10.6 46.5
2004 708 66.0 10.7 52.4
2005 606 53.0 11.4 58.3
2006 604 66.0 9.2 57.8
2007 688 n/a n/a 65.7
2008 627 51.2 12.2 n/a
2009 696 53.7 13.0 n/a
2010 776 56.7 13.6 66
2011 747 58.9 12.6 73
2012 666 52.3 12.7 83.2
2013 625 51.3 12.1 84.5
2014 631 49.8 12.6 79.4
2015 606 49.0 12.3 91.3
2016 657 47.0 13.9 84.9
2017 650 45.4 14.2 88.8
2018 443 35.5 12.4 77.2
2019 494 35.8 13.7 74.1
2020 498 37.5 13.2 74.3
2021 485 38.5 12.5 52
2022 527 42.0 12.5 35.5
2023 520 42.0 12.3 70

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hodge Road Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,488 (13.7%) $9,385 (86.3%) $10,873

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hodge Road Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1312th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 934th of 1502 Elementary schools
 26.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hodge Road Elementary)3858.8
 20.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)69.467.4
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Hodge Road Elementary)46.843.8
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)6658.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hodge Road Elementary)27.445.7
 18.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6565
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Hodge Road Elementary)32.944.3
 11.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)63.265.7
 2.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hodge Road Elementary)47.253.2
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6665.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Hodge Road Elementary)33.333.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)60.659.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Hodge Road Elementary)56.963.6
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (Wake County Schools)71.370.6
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students494520
 5.3%
African American127121
 4.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1216
 33.3%
Hispanic281276
 1.8%
Pacific Islander01
White4881
 68.8%
Two or More Races2525
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.1%70%
 4.1%


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Students at Hodge Road Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 23% African American, 16% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 520 students attended Hodge Road Elementary.

Hodge Road Elementary ranks 1011th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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