Jones Dairy Elementary

Summary:

Jones Dairy Elementary is a public elementary school in Wake Forest, North Carolina, serving 582 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with outstanding academic performance that sets it apart from nearby schools in the Wake County Schools district.

Jones Dairy Elementary's students consistently score well above state and district averages on standardized tests, with 83.2% of 3rd graders, 84.9% of 4th graders, and 85.8% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 62.7%, 56.6%, and 58.1% statewide. In reading, 71.3% of 3rd graders, 77.3% of 4th graders, and 83.2% of 5th graders scored proficient or better, outperforming the state and district. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 91.6% is also significantly higher than the state and district averages. Jones Dairy Elementary excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking 1st out of 951 North Carolina elementary schools for Hispanic students and 12th out of 924 schools for African American students.

Compared to nearby schools like Forest Pines Drive Elementary and North Forest Pines Elementary, Jones Dairy Elementary has a higher percentage of White students and lower percentages of African American and Hispanic students. Additionally, Jones Dairy Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower proportion of students from low-income families compared to the nearby schools. These factors, combined with the school's exceptional academic performance and supportive learning environment, make Jones Dairy Elementary a standout institution in the Wake County Schools district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1100 Jones Dairy Road
       Wake Forest, NC  27587


(919) 562-6181

District: Wake County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
62nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,583 Help


Students who attend Jones Dairy Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  582

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.2%
African American:
10.1%
Hispanic:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.7% Help


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Compare Details Jones Dairy Elementary ranks better than 95.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 12th 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 93.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.2%), African American (10.1%), Hispanic (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jones Dairy Elementary is 14.3. 97 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jones Dairy Elementary is $10,583, which is the 34th highest among 115 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jones Dairy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jones Dairy Elementary 62nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Jones Dairy 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 Jones Dairy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jones Dairy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.87 278th 1276 78.2%
2007 75.56 248th 1293 80.8%
2008 80.83 173rd 1324 86.9%
2009 80.13 203rd 1354 85.0%
2010 82.60 150th 1363 89.0%
2011 79.38 216th 1381 84.4%
2012 85.48 102nd 1388 92.7%
2013 90.24 100th 1403 92.9%
2014 95.86 26th 1390 98.1%
2015 93.03 49th 1440 96.6%
2016 94.46 28th 1425 98.0%
2017 92.30 57th 1429 96.0%
2018 93.78 43rd 1434 97.0%
2019 91.89 68th 1473 95.4%
2021 88.19 150th 1489 89.9%
2022 94.08 60th 1514 96.0%
2023 94.87 39th 1502 97.4%
2024 93.83 62nd 1505 95.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jones Dairy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.84 417th 1332 68.7%
2019 62.13 445th 1361 67.3%
2024 87.20 68th 1450 95.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Jones Dairy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.05 49th 1405 96.5%
2019 89.20 81st 1424 94.3%
2021 81.73 197th 1440 86.3%
2022 90.12 95th 1458 93.5%
2023 91.22 81st 1459 94.4%
2024 91.78 71st 1455 95.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Jones Dairy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.62 187th 897 79.2%
2019 87.84 39th 878 95.6%
2021 64.50 136th 646 78.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jones Dairy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.88 44th 494 91.1%
2022 54.97 298th 500 40.4%
2023 61.99 237th 582 59.3%
2024 68.60 140th 669 79.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Jones Dairy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.90 36th 1413 97.5%
2019 92.28 59th 1430 95.9%
2021 89.47 113th 1444 92.2%
2022 94.74 46th 1464 96.9%
2023 95.73 25th 1461 98.3%
2024 93.59 51st 1464 96.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Jones Dairy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.92 17th 114 85.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Jones Dairy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.86 29th 927 96.9%
2019 77.53 130th 949 86.3%
2021 82.26 91st 896 89.8%
2022 97.18 12th 927 98.7%
2023 92.45 33rd 933 96.5%
2024 97.21 12th 924 98.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Jones Dairy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.19 80th 865 90.8%
2022 92.05 37th 893 95.9%
2023 97.38 7th 915 99.2%
2024 99.27 1st 951 99.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Jones Dairy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.61 58th 1178 95.1%
2019 87.49 80th 1183 93.2%
2021 73.58 266th 1172 77.3%
2022 83.62 144th 1194 87.9%
2023 87.25 85th 1183 92.8%
2024 82.54 161st 1166 86.2%
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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
Friday, April 26, 2019

Open Quote Excellent School! Caring Teachers. My kids love Jones Dairy. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 18, 2019

Open Quote The school has been amazing for both my son who is advanced and my daughter who use to struggle. She is no longer struggling and is on grade level and her self-esteem has greatly improved. We couldn't be happier at this school. The PTA is very active and the school has a strong sense of community. The teachers truly care about helping each child reach their full potential. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Open Quote Excellent teachers and parents. Lots of superb extra programs too. Really the best elementary school we have seen or heard about from others. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, September 8, 2016

Open Quote I love this school!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jones Dairy Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 529 135 14 36 2 n/a n/a 0 716
2006 627 150 14 22 3 n/a n/a 0 816
2007 730 156 24 33 3 n/a n/a 35 981
2008 600 130 22 20 3 n/a n/a 32 807
2009 581 157 20 24 5 n/a n/a 0 787
2010 601 151 18 31 6 n/a n/a 0 807
2011 626 121 16 47 2 0 32 0 844
2012 623 110 25 55 2 0 31 0 846
2013 617 87 23 55 4 0 29 0 815
2014 675 92 23 52 2 1 25 0 870
2015 625 77 24 45 1 1 20 0 793
2016 654 79 24 42 1 2 13 0 815
2017 636 85 27 45 0 2 12 0 807
2018 607 72 29 40 0 2 7 0 757
2019 507 74 19 36 0 1 7 0 644
2020 500 71 22 35 0 0 7 0 635
2021 451 85 28 34 0 0 8 0 606
2022 425 76 38 44 0 0 12 0 595
2023 403 59 42 59 0 2 17 0 582

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

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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 Jones Dairy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 716 n/a n/a 18.6
2006 816 51.0 16.0 19.1
2007 981 n/a n/a 18.4
2008 807 48.1 16.8 n/a
2009 787 50.1 15.7 n/a
2010 807 47.2 17.0 23
2011 844 48.6 17.3 21.8
2012 846 47.7 17.7 20.9
2013 815 48.5 16.8 16.9
2014 870 52.1 16.6 13.3
2015 793 49.0 16.1 16.1
2016 815 49.0 16.6 12
2017 807 49.9 16.1 10.2
2018 757 47.8 15.8 6.9
2019 644 42.7 15.0 9.3
2020 635 41.3 15.3 9
2021 606 40.2 15.0 10.6
2022 595 43.5 13.6 6.4
2023 582 40.6 14.3 13.7

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 Jones Dairy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 716 n/a n/a 18.6
2006 816 51.0 16.0 19.1
2007 981 n/a n/a 18.4
2008 807 48.1 16.8 n/a
2009 787 50.1 15.7 n/a
2010 807 47.2 17.0 23
2011 844 48.6 17.3 21.8
2012 846 47.7 17.7 20.9
2013 815 48.5 16.8 16.9
2014 870 52.1 16.6 13.3
2015 793 49.0 16.1 16.1
2016 815 49.0 16.6 12
2017 807 49.9 16.1 10.2
2018 757 47.8 15.8 6.9
2019 644 42.7 15.0 9.3
2020 635 41.3 15.3 9
2021 606 40.2 15.0 10.6
2022 595 43.5 13.6 6.4
2023 582 40.6 14.3 13.7

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 Jones Dairy Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $464 (4.4%) $10,118 (95.6%) $10,582

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jones Dairy Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 68th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 39th of 1502 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jones Dairy Elementary)91.690.2
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)69.467.4
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Jones Dairy Elementary)8682.1
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)6658.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jones Dairy Elementary)83.578.6
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6565
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Jones Dairy Elementary)78.683.7
 5.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)63.265.7
 2.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jones Dairy Elementary)84.285.4
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6665.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Jones Dairy Elementary)77.480.6
 3.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)60.659.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Jones Dairy Elementary)8789.3
 2.3%
   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 Students644582
 9.6%
African American7459
 20.3%
American Indian00
Asian1942
 121.1%
Hispanic3659
 63.9%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White507403
 20.5%
Two or More Races717
 142.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.3%13.7%
 4.4%


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Students at Jones Dairy Elementary are 69% White, 10% African American, 10% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Yes! Jones Dairy Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 62nd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 582 students attended Jones Dairy Elementary.


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