Summary:
Zebulon Elementary is a public magnet elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Zebulon, North Carolina, part of the Wake County Schools district. With 561 students, the school has a diverse student population that has shifted in recent years, currently at 17.83% White, 42.6% African American, 32.26% Hispanic, 0.53% Asian, and 6.77% two or more races.
Despite being part of a highly-ranked school district, Zebulon Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state in standardized test scores across grades 3-5 in mathematics, reading, and science. For example, in 2023-2024, only 54.1% of 3rd graders, 36.1% of 4th graders, and 38.6% of 5th graders were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 69.3%, 66.6%, and 67.8% for the district, respectively. The school has been ranked in the bottom quarter of North Carolina elementary schools for the past several years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Zebulon Elementary's performance is particularly low for African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students, and the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.84% to 76.11% over the past few years.
When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Wake County Schools district, such as Lockhart Elementary, Forestville Road Elementary, and Wakelon Elementary, Zebulon Elementary generally underperforms, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges facing the school's student population.
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Detail:
Public, Magnet PK, KG-5
District:
Wake County Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
1187th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,502
Students who attend Zebulon Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.0
Number of students: 561
Racial breakdown:
African American:
42.6%
Hispanic:
32.3%
White:
17.8%
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Two or more races:
6.8%
Asian:
0.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.1%
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