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Stough Elementary

Summary:

Stough Elementary is a public magnet elementary school located in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 507. The school is part of the Wake County Schools district, which is ranked 59 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stough Elementary consistently outperforms the Wake County Schools and North Carolina state averages in proficiency rates for EOG (End-of-Grade) Mathematics, Reading, and Science assessments across grades 3-5. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Stough Elementary's 3rd grade proficiency rates were 79.8% in Mathematics (vs. 69.3% for Wake County and 62.7% for North Carolina) and 69.9% in Reading (vs. 59.5% for Wake County and 48.7% for North Carolina). The school's performance has improved over time, with its statewide ranking rising from 742 out of 1,473 North Carolina elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 282 out of 1,505 in 2023-2024, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Stough Elementary also has a more diverse student population compared to many nearby schools, with a racial makeup of 48.92% White, 19.13% African American, 11.24% Hispanic, 8.09% Asian, and 12.23% two or more races in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to nearby schools like Lacy Elementary, Jeffreys Grove Elementary, and Root Elementary, which also demonstrate strong academic performance, Stough Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming its peers on academic measures and maintaining a lower student-teacher ratio. However, some nearby schools, such as Green Elementary and Mount Vernon, struggle with lower academic achievement, highlighting the need for continued efforts to address educational disparities within the Wake County Schools district.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 4210 Edwards Mill Road
       Raleigh, NC  27612

(919) 881-4950

District: Wake County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
282nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,641 Help


Students who attend Stough Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Oberlin Middle
High:    Needham Broughton High
    Wake Early College of Health and Science
    Wake STEM Early College High School
    Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
    More...

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  507

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.9%
African American:
19.1%
Two or more races:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stough Elementary ranks better than 81.3% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 43rd 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 77.9. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Stough Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.9%), African American (19.1%), two or more races (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stough Elementary is 12.2, which is the 26th 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 Stough Elementary is $11,641, which is the 16th highest among 115 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stough Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Stough Elementary 282nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Stough Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Stough Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Stough Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.35 193rd 1276 84.9%
2007 64.53 456th 1293 64.7%
2008 48.03 753rd 1324 43.1%
2009 52.29 739th 1354 45.4%
2010 42.68 888th 1363 34.8%
2011 33.10 1020th 1381 26.1%
2012 40.15 941st 1388 32.2%
2013 45.88 728th 1403 48.1%
2014 47.22 750th 1390 46.0%
2015 39.51 924th 1440 35.8%
2016 49.31 746th 1425 47.6%
2017 46.42 811th 1429 43.2%
2018 42.33 882nd 1434 38.5%
2019 51.26 742nd 1473 49.6%
2021 73.86 333rd 1489 77.6%
2022 68.47 426th 1514 71.9%
2023 79.84 240th 1502 84.0%
2024 77.90 282nd 1505 81.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Stough Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.96 65th 133 51.1%
2024 69.91 42nd 159 73.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Stough Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.18 289th 497 41.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Stough Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.59 444th 801 44.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stough Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.05 952nd 1332 28.5%
2019 35.45 967th 1361 28.9%
2021 60.30 418th 1329 68.5%
2022 55.22 563rd 1366 58.8%
2023 54.70 603rd 1437 58.0%
2024 47.98 752nd 1450 48.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Stough Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.81 966th 1405 31.2%
2019 52.67 705th 1424 50.5%
2021 71.34 344th 1440 76.1%
2022 65.85 441st 1458 69.8%
2023 74.55 304th 1459 79.2%
2024 72.85 321st 1455 77.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Stough Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.98 353rd 878 59.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Stough Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.50 232nd 612 62.1%
2021 67.71 148th 494 70.0%
2022 60.55 231st 500 53.8%
2023 56.15 343rd 582 41.1%
2024 53.99 401st 669 40.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Stough Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.25 768th 1413 45.6%
2019 50.52 732nd 1430 48.8%
2021 73.44 343rd 1444 76.2%
2022 69.01 399th 1464 72.7%
2023 81.92 201st 1461 86.2%
2024 78.92 251st 1464 82.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Stough Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.24 285th 927 69.3%
2019 58.35 330th 949 65.2%
2021 73.43 130th 896 85.5%
2022 52.59 372nd 927 59.9%
2023 60.85 296th 933 68.3%
2024 69.55 194th 924 79.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Stough Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.65 689th 851 19.0%
2019 30.92 670th 865 22.5%
2021 35.12 561st 843 33.5%
2022 78.32 119th 893 86.7%
2023 63.09 257th 915 71.9%
2024 70.03 202nd 951 78.8%
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Rank History for White students at Stough Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.34 319th 1178 72.9%
2019 60.58 457th 1183 61.4%
2021 80.00 192nd 1172 83.6%
2022 84.09 133rd 1194 88.9%
2023 82.87 148th 1183 87.5%
2024 78.83 210th 1166 82.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, January 31, 2015

Open Quote Stough offers a rigorous curriculum combined with global cultural arts programs. Best of all, each student is treated with respect for his or her unique learning abilities. Everything an elementary school should be, loving and fun. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, June 19, 2014

Open Quote My wife and I have been very pleased with our children's experiences at Stough (7 schools years so far for 3 kids). They are challenged with high expectations, encouraged to excel, and taught well. The front office is as committed as the teachers; it is clear to us that teachers and staff love the students and want them to be successful. The PTA is engaged and well-led, and it adds another dimension to the school of community-building and fundraising. All things considered, we would recommend Stough to any parent seeking an excellent learning environment for their kids. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Stough Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 426 131 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1989 464 112 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1990 536 139 18 3 0 n/a n/a 0 696
1991 348 188 13 4 2 n/a n/a 0 555
1992 347 193 19 9 2 n/a n/a 0 570
1993 349 147 14 3 2 n/a n/a 0 515
1994 339 152 17 11 2 n/a n/a 0 521
1995 372 170 24 9 3 n/a n/a 0 578
1996 372 170 24 9 3 n/a n/a 0 578
1997 316 154 24 14 3 n/a n/a 0 511
1998 336 168 23 16 3 n/a n/a 0 546
1999 332 151 19 34 3 n/a n/a 0 539
2000 310 162 30 52 2 n/a n/a 0 556
2001 318 178 37 65 3 n/a n/a 0 601
2002 291 169 22 86 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2003 291 169 22 86 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2004 323 197 52 103 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2005 283 167 49 99 3 n/a n/a 0 601
2006 283 181 41 86 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2007 216 155 37 85 0 n/a n/a 27 520
2008 199 201 35 106 0 n/a n/a 29 570
2009 212 252 38 106 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2010 199 194 29 107 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2011 208 177 30 121 4 0 36 0 576
2012 200 191 31 145 2 0 28 0 597
2013 153 215 30 148 2 0 26 0 574
2014 171 253 23 133 0 0 34 0 614
2015 154 203 15 128 0 0 38 0 538
2016 167 196 19 128 0 0 31 0 541
2017 133 148 14 86 0 1 26 0 408
2018 139 121 21 84 0 1 33 0 399
2019 162 128 27 70 1 1 36 0 425
2020 179 101 26 55 0 1 36 0 398
2021 206 106 26 65 0 0 50 0 453
2022 217 120 31 65 1 1 59 0 494
2023 248 97 41 57 2 0 62 0 507

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 Stough Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 576 27.0 21.3 20.3
1989 595 27.0 22.0 17.1
1990 696 30.0 23.2 14.2
1991 555 44.0 12.6 17.8
1992 570 44.0 12.9 23.5
1993 515 35.0 14.7 35.9
1994 521 31.0 16.8 22.6
1995 578 34.0 17.0 23
1996 578 34.0 17.0 23
1997 511 35.0 14.6 23.3
1998 546 36.0 15.2 22
1999 539 34.0 15.9 23.4
2000 556 34.0 16.4 23.4
2001 601 32.0 18.8 24.5
2002 568 34.0 16.7 32.7
2003 568 34.0 16.7 32.7
2004 675 34.0 19.9 41.3
2005 601 42.0 14.3 36.9
2006 591 40.0 14.8 31.6
2007 520 n/a n/a 42.4
2008 570 42.4 13.4 n/a
2009 608 45.4 13.4 n/a
2010 529 37.3 14.1 46.5
2011 576 40.5 14.2 45.1
2012 597 41.6 14.3 51.8
2013 574 41.4 13.8 57.3
2014 614 45.5 13.4 49.2
2015 538 41.0 13.1 59.3
2016 541 42.0 12.8 49.2
2017 408 32.5 12.5 48
2018 399 35.1 11.3 38.1
2019 425 35.8 11.8 32.5
2020 398 33.5 11.8 27.1
2021 453 36.8 12.3 26.9
2022 494 39.5 12.5 21.3
2023 507 41.5 12.2 31.8

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 Stough Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 576 27.0 21.3 20.3
1989 595 27.0 22.0 17.1
1990 696 30.0 23.2 14.2
1991 555 44.0 12.6 17.8
1992 570 44.0 12.9 23.5
1993 515 35.0 14.7 35.9
1994 521 31.0 16.8 22.6
1995 578 34.0 17.0 23
1996 578 34.0 17.0 23
1997 511 35.0 14.6 23.3
1998 546 36.0 15.2 22
1999 539 34.0 15.9 23.4
2000 556 34.0 16.4 23.4
2001 601 32.0 18.8 24.5
2002 568 34.0 16.7 32.7
2003 568 34.0 16.7 32.7
2004 675 34.0 19.9 41.3
2005 601 42.0 14.3 36.9
2006 591 40.0 14.8 31.6
2007 520 n/a n/a 42.4
2008 570 42.4 13.4 n/a
2009 608 45.4 13.4 n/a
2010 529 37.3 14.1 46.5
2011 576 40.5 14.2 45.1
2012 597 41.6 14.3 51.8
2013 574 41.4 13.8 57.3
2014 614 45.5 13.4 49.2
2015 538 41.0 13.1 59.3
2016 541 42.0 12.8 49.2
2017 408 32.5 12.5 48
2018 399 35.1 11.3 38.1
2019 425 35.8 11.8 32.5
2020 398 33.5 11.8 27.1
2021 453 36.8 12.3 26.9
2022 494 39.5 12.5 21.3
2023 507 41.5 12.2 31.8

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 Stough Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $528 (4.5%) $11,112 (95.5%) $11,641

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stough Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 742nd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 240th of 1502 Elementary schools
 34.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stough Elementary)71.266.7
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)69.467.4
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Stough Elementary)78.161.5
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)6658.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stough Elementary)51.973.5
 21.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6565
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Stough Elementary)55.677.9
 22.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)63.265.7
 2.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stough Elementary)53.477.3
 23.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6665.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Stough Elementary)49.357.6
 8.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)60.659.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Stough Elementary)6378.8
 15.8%
   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 Students425507
 19.3%
African American12897
 24.2%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian2741
 51.9%
Hispanic7057
 18.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White162248
 53.1%
Two or More Races3662
 72.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.5%31.8%
 0.7%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 507 students attended Stough Elementary.

Students at Stough Elementary are 49% White, 19% African American, 12% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 8% Asian.

Stough Elementary ranks 282nd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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