Vance Elementary

Summary:

Vance Elementary is a public elementary school in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Wake County Schools district, which is ranked 59th out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vance Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, particularly in mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 83.3% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in EOG Mathematics, compared to 69.3% for Wake County Schools and 62.7% for North Carolina. However, the school's performance for African American and Low Socio-Economic Status (SES) students lags behind, with these subgroups ranking in the bottom 25% and bottom 20%, respectively, among North Carolina elementary schools. Vance Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 14.1 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools.

While Vance Elementary's overall academic performance is strong, there are significant racial disparities in student achievement. The school's White and Gifted and Talented students consistently outperform their African American and Low SES peers, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support programs to address these achievement gaps. Compared to nearby schools, Vance Elementary's academic performance, student-teacher ratio, and free and reduced lunch rates are generally stronger, with the exception of Willow Springs Elementary, which outperforms Vance in several metrics.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8808 Old Stage Rd
       Raleigh, NC  27603-9533


(919) 662-2472

District: Wake County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
398th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,698 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  415

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.3%
Hispanic:
18.8%
African American:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.2% Help


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Compare Details Vance Elementary ranks better than 73.6% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 55th 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 70.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.3%), Hispanic (18.8%), African American (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vance Elementary is 13.2, which is the 56th 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 Vance Elementary is $10,698, which is the 29th highest among 115 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vance Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Vance Elementary 398th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Vance 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 Vance Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Vance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.94 503rd 1276 60.6%
2007 65.26 437th 1293 66.2%
2008 65.53 438th 1324 66.9%
2009 68.02 436th 1354 67.8%
2010 63.87 535th 1363 60.7%
2011 60.48 601st 1381 56.5%
2012 50.18 768th 1388 44.7%
2013 59.36 531st 1403 62.2%
2014 62.95 497th 1390 64.2%
2015 54.11 683rd 1440 52.6%
2016 52.30 688th 1425 51.7%
2017 54.71 672nd 1429 53.0%
2018 59.27 588th 1434 59.0%
2019 59.77 574th 1473 61.0%
2021 61.79 545th 1489 63.4%
2022 65.88 479th 1514 68.4%
2023 54.96 673rd 1502 55.2%
2024 70.08 398th 1505 73.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Vance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.23 204th 801 74.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.18 781st 1332 41.4%
2019 44.32 808th 1361 40.6%
2021 45.98 671st 1329 49.5%
2022 51.71 619th 1366 54.7%
2023 25.43 1165th 1437 18.9%
2024 45.35 814th 1450 43.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Vance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.63 578th 1405 58.9%
2019 53.02 698th 1424 51.0%
2021 52.46 647th 1440 55.1%
2022 63.38 489th 1458 66.5%
2023 64.39 482nd 1459 67.0%
2024 71.62 341st 1455 76.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Vance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.94 234th 897 73.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Vance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.52 110th 612 82.0%
2021 67.63 150th 494 69.6%
2022 69.75 75th 500 85.0%
2023 68.14 90th 582 84.5%
2024 63.04 247th 669 63.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Vance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.86 613th 1413 56.6%
2019 65.06 452nd 1430 68.4%
2021 66.95 437th 1444 69.7%
2022 66.51 447th 1464 69.5%
2023 44.77 843rd 1461 42.3%
2024 66.78 436th 1464 70.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Vance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.20 232nd 927 75.0%
2019 70.52 194th 949 79.6%
2021 33.90 592nd 896 33.9%
2022 29.34 711th 927 23.3%
2024 5.59 916th 924 0.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.65 619th 851 27.3%
2019 34.59 621st 865 28.2%
2021 37.06 529th 843 37.2%
2022 39.55 549th 893 38.5%
2023 32.54 651st 915 28.9%
2024 57.65 353rd 951 62.9%
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Rank History for White students at Vance Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.59 478th 1178 59.4%
2019 59.02 482nd 1183 59.3%
2021 59.49 441st 1172 62.4%
2022 73.47 278th 1194 76.7%
2023 59.16 475th 1183 59.8%
2024 78.14 224th 1166 80.8%
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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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by a parent
Tuesday, August 24, 2021

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by a parent
Thursday, April 22, 2010

Open Quote Love the teachers, they really care! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Vance Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 335 49 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1989 393 68 1 8 6 n/a n/a 0 476
1990 443 72 0 5 8 n/a n/a 0 528
1991 320 166 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 495
1992 332 178 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 513
1993 334 179 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 515
1994 344 201 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1995 346 209 1 4 6 n/a n/a 0 566
1996 346 209 1 4 6 n/a n/a 0 566
1997 351 243 1 9 4 n/a n/a 0 608
1998 282 144 1 8 8 n/a n/a 0 443
1999 310 171 1 43 4 n/a n/a 0 529
2000 302 158 1 42 3 n/a n/a 0 506
2001 301 189 1 72 1 n/a n/a 0 564
2002 249 120 1 52 1 n/a n/a 0 423
2003 249 120 1 52 1 n/a n/a 0 423
2004 271 118 2 59 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2005 298 104 3 35 1 n/a n/a 0 441
2006 376 137 4 56 3 n/a n/a 0 576
2007 298 89 6 63 1 n/a n/a 16 473
2008 340 65 4 55 4 n/a n/a 25 493
2009 387 107 7 59 2 n/a n/a 0 562
2010 395 133 8 90 1 n/a n/a 0 627
2011 372 88 12 121 5 0 20 0 618
2012 370 79 11 120 5 0 23 0 608
2013 263 71 6 131 2 0 24 0 497
2014 247 69 4 115 2 0 22 0 459
2015 268 56 4 114 2 0 17 0 461
2016 275 81 9 128 1 0 11 0 505
2017 298 74 6 111 0 0 12 0 501
2018 293 102 12 114 0 0 13 0 534
2019 268 67 11 99 0 0 8 0 453
2020 273 50 8 91 1 0 12 0 435
2021 238 62 7 86 0 0 14 0 407
2022 266 48 10 89 0 0 18 0 431
2023 249 40 8 75 0 0 12 0 384
2024 267 48 8 78 0 0 14 0 415

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 Vance Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 393 19.0 20.6 12
1989 476 19.0 25.0 12
1990 528 25.0 21.1 16.7
1991 495 36.0 13.7 17.8
1992 513 36.0 14.2 20.3
1993 515 35.0 14.7 27.4
1994 551 39.0 14.1 31
1995 566 35.0 16.2 35
1996 566 35.0 16.2 35
1997 608 37.0 16.4 30.6
1998 443 33.0 13.4 49.2
1999 529 37.0 14.3 30.8
2000 506 37.0 13.7 44.9
2001 564 33.0 17.1 41
2002 423 33.0 12.8 39
2003 423 33.0 12.8 39
2004 450 33.0 13.6 39.8
2005 441 36.0 12.3 38.5
2006 576 41.0 14.0 31.1
2007 473 n/a n/a 26.5
2008 493 35.4 13.9 n/a
2009 562 40.1 14.0 n/a
2010 627 38.8 16.2 30.9
2011 618 37.1 16.6 32.7
2012 608 38.7 15.7 34.9
2013 497 36.1 13.7 37.8
2014 459 33.5 13.6 42.5
2015 461 34.0 13.5 44.5
2016 505 34.0 14.8 43.2
2017 501 31.0 16.1 38.3
2018 534 32.0 16.6 40.6
2019 453 29.5 15.3 36
2020 435 29.2 14.8 34
2021 407 28.8 14.1 29.5
2022 431 33.0 13.0 16.9
2023 384 30.5 12.5 34.6
2024 415 31.3 13.2 34.2

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 Vance Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 393 19.0 20.6 12
1989 476 19.0 25.0 12
1990 528 25.0 21.1 16.7
1991 495 36.0 13.7 17.8
1992 513 36.0 14.2 20.3
1993 515 35.0 14.7 27.4
1994 551 39.0 14.1 31
1995 566 35.0 16.2 35
1996 566 35.0 16.2 35
1997 608 37.0 16.4 30.6
1998 443 33.0 13.4 49.2
1999 529 37.0 14.3 30.8
2000 506 37.0 13.7 44.9
2001 564 33.0 17.1 41
2002 423 33.0 12.8 39
2003 423 33.0 12.8 39
2004 450 33.0 13.6 39.8
2005 441 36.0 12.3 38.5
2006 576 41.0 14.0 31.1
2007 473 n/a n/a 26.5
2008 493 35.4 13.9 n/a
2009 562 40.1 14.0 n/a
2010 627 38.8 16.2 30.9
2011 618 37.1 16.6 32.7
2012 608 38.7 15.7 34.9
2013 497 36.1 13.7 37.8
2014 459 33.5 13.6 42.5
2015 461 34.0 13.5 44.5
2016 505 34.0 14.8 43.2
2017 501 31.0 16.1 38.3
2018 534 32.0 16.6 40.6
2019 453 29.5 15.3 36
2020 435 29.2 14.8 34
2021 407 28.8 14.1 29.5
2022 431 33.0 13.0 16.9
2023 384 30.5 12.5 34.6
2024 415 31.3 13.2 34.2

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 Vance Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $656 (6.1%) $10,042 (93.9%) $10,698

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Vance Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 574th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 673rd of 1502 Elementary schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vance Elementary)61.650
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)69.467.4
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Vance Elementary)6345
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)6658.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vance Elementary)6145.5
 15.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6565
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Vance Elementary)65.449.1
 16.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)63.265.7
 2.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vance Elementary)5369.2
 16.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6665.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Vance Elementary)56.161.5
 5.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)60.659.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Vance Elementary)83.380.8
 2.5%
   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 Students453384
 15.2%
African American6740
 40.3%
American Indian00
Asian118
 27.3%
Hispanic9975
 24.2%
Pacific Islander00
White268249
 7.1%
Two or More Races812
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36%34.6%
 1.3%


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Students at Vance Elementary are 64% White, 19% Hispanic, 12% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 415 students attended Vance Elementary.

Vance Elementary ranks 398th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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