Is White Oak Elementary a good school?

Yes! White Oak Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 1 st of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools.

How many students attend White Oak Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 778 students attended White Oak Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of White Oak Elementary?

Students at White Oak Elementary are 62% Asian, 26% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

White Oak Elementary

Summary:

White Oak Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Apex, North Carolina, serving 778 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade and part of the Wake County Schools district.

White Oak Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in North Carolina, ranking 1st out of 1,505 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently scoring well above the state and district averages in EOG (End-of-Grade) tests for Mathematics and Reading. Additionally, White Oak Elementary ranks 1st out of 533 North Carolina elementary schools for its performance with English Language Learner (ELL) students, indicating that the school is highly effective in supporting and educating this student population. However, the school ranks very low (1,284th out of 1,332) for its performance with students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, suggesting that the school may face challenges in supporting this demographic.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Olive Chapel Elementary, Green Hope Elementary, and Peak Charter Academy, White Oak Elementary stands out as the top-performing school in the region, with significantly higher test scores and rankings. This highlights the school's exceptional quality and the potential for families to seek out this school for their children's education.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1512 White Oak Church Rd
Apex, NC 27523

(919) 694-0202

District: Wake County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1^st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,554

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 778

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

62.3%

White:

26.0%

Hispanic:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details White Oak Elementary ranks better than 99.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 115 ranked elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.49. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (62.3%), White (26%), Hispanic (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 3.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White Oak Elementary is 15.5. 113 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare White Oak Elementary employs 50.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at White Oak Elementary is $8,554. 112 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

White Oak Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks White Oak Elementary 1^st of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See White Oak Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Gifted and Talented students:

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Asian students:

White students:

Wake County Schools:

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

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Rank History for White Oak Elementary

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Rank History for all students at White Oak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	93.56	47^th	1473	96.8%
2021	99.02	3^rd	1489	99.8%
2022	99.16	2^nd	1514	99.9%
2023	99.17	2^nd	1502	99.9%
2024	99.49	1^st	1505	99.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at White Oak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	97.24	8^th	497	98.4%
2022	99.96	1^st	485	99.8%
2024	99.94	1^st	533	99.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at White Oak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	11.63	1284^th	1332	3.6%

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Rank History for Female students at White Oak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	85.13	135^th	1405	90.4%
2019	93.19	33^rd	1424	97.7%
2021	98.63	5^th	1440	99.7%
2022	99.00	1^st	1458	99.9%
2023	98.64	2^nd	1459	99.9%
2024	99.30	1^st	1455	99.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at White Oak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	90.00	36^th	878	95.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at White Oak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	58.67	313^th	612	48.9%
2022	65.57	151^st	500	69.8%
2023	67.31	150^th	582	74.2%
2024	65.23	209^th	669	68.8%

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Rank History for Male students at White Oak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	87.47	130^th	1413	90.8%
2019	91.74	68^th	1430	95.2%
2021	98.62	3^rd	1444	99.8%
2022	98.79	2^nd	1464	99.9%
2023	98.49	2^nd	1461	99.9%
2024	99.27	1^st	1464	99.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at White Oak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	75.20	27^th	99	72.7%
2019	75.81	24^th	106	77.4%
2021	77.83	15^th	95	84.2%
2022	79.00	10^th	107	90.7%
2023	81.84	8^th	114	93.0%
2024	84.01	4^th	130	96.9%

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Rank History for African American students at White Oak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	36.58	621^st	927	33.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at White Oak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.55	2^nd	915	99.8%

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Rank History for White students at White Oak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	86.27	101^st	1178	91.4%
2019	83.28	138^th	1183	88.3%
2021	92.84	35^th	1172	97.0%
2022	96.08	4^th	1194	99.7%
2023	93.48	14^th	1183	98.8%
2024	96.26	2^nd	1166	99.8%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

Review counts

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by a parent
Tuesday, June 16, 2020

We moved into Apex last year from Charlotte, our child was a rising 2nd grader. We have nothing but positive experiences so far. Given our very first year at white oaks and also wake county we had several questions, but the principal was great in addressing all our questions promptly at the orientation program. I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher to guide my child. We loved her second grade teacher. She is so involved for the very start of the academic year and was constant source of guidance to our child. She was always very resourceful and immensely helped our child even during remote learning given the recent pandemic. Thank you Meg and WhiteOakES, for giving us such a great year. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, February 25, 2019

This is a new school in Apex/ West Cary area . We were spectacle when we moved our daughter to this school. But the staff, teachers and principal are all absolutely amazing. We moved from Green Hope Elementary which is a very high rated school and are much more happier here. The teachers are very responsive and caring. The facilities are very good. Close Quote

Enrollment information for White Oak Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	165	55	133	33	1	0	22	409
2018	150	46	170	29	2	1	16	414
2019	219	40	283	32	3	1	23	601
2020	243	22	409	40	5	2	25	746
2021	196	20	465	32	1	2	25	741
2022	203	22	490	34	2	2	28	781
2023	202	18	485	41	2	4	26	778

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 White Oak Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	409	27.2	15.0	18.6
2018	414	29.3	14.1	9.7
2019	601	37.8	15.8	6.2
2020	746	48.3	15.4	2.9
2021	741	48.5	15.2	1.6
2022	781	53.5	14.5	1.8
2023	778	50.1	15.5	3.5

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 White Oak Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	409	27.2	15.0	18.6
2018	414	29.3	14.1	9.7
2019	601	37.8	15.8	6.2
2020	746	48.3	15.4	2.9
2021	741	48.5	15.2	1.6
2022	781	53.5	14.5	1.8
2023	778	50.1	15.5	3.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for White Oak Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$326 (3.8%)	$8,228 (96.2%)	$8,554

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on White Oak 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 47^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 2^nd of 1502 Elementary schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (White Oak Elementary)	92.7	96.6	3.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)	69.4	64.6	4.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	57.3	7%
3rd Grade Reading (White Oak Elementary)	88.1	91	2.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)	66	58.7	7.3%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (White Oak Elementary)	90.8	97.9	7.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)	65	65
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (White Oak Elementary)	85	94.2	9.2%
4th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)	63.2	65.7	2.5%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (White Oak Elementary)	83.7	97.5	13.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)	66	65.6	0.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (White Oak Elementary)	79.6	93.7	14.1%
5th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)	60.6	59.1	1.5%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	601	778	29.5%
African American	40	18	55%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	283	485	71.4%
Hispanic	32	41	28.1%
Pacific Islander	1	4	300%
White	219	202	7.8%
Two or More Races	23	26	13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.2%	3.5%	2.7%

Schools Near White Oak Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
White Oak Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1512 White Oak Church Rd	Apex	27523	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 694-0202	778	50	15.5	3.5%	202 (26.0%)	18 (2.3%)	41 (5.3%)	485 (62.3%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	26 (3.3%)	99.5	1^st of 1505 public elementary schools	99.9%		99.2	2^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	99.9%	1			100.0				94.3	97.4	94.4						$8,554	$326	$8,228
Mills Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	509 Mills Park Dr	Cary	27519	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 466-1466	702	50	14.1	13.5%	219 (31.2%)	24 (3.4%)	81 (11.5%)	363 (51.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.9%)	95.8	41^st of 1505 public elementary schools	97.3%		96.1	24^th of 1502 public elementary schools	98.4%	17	85.1	90.2	90.6				74.4	89.3	87.8				90.6		$8,738	$372	$8,366
Highcroft Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5415 Highcroft Drive	Cary	27519	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 460-3527	721	50	14.4	6.9%	217 (30.1%)	40 (5.5%)	42 (5.8%)	383 (53.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (5.3%)	97.7	10^th of 1505 public elementary schools	99.3%		98.1	3^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	99.8%	7	99.1	95.6	93.2				85.6	94.2	82.7				91.0		$8,277	$370	$7,907
Turner Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6801 Turner Creek Road	Cary	27519	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 363-1391	673	47	14.3	20.4%	332 (49.3%)	56 (8.3%)	83 (12.3%)	161 (23.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.8%)	74	342^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	77.3%		78.8	258^th of 1502 public elementary schools	82.8%	84	73.8	64.5	68.8				59.5	70.2	56.3				71.9		$9,601	$458	$9,143
The Math and Science Academy of Apex	Public, Charter	K-6	3501 Dropseed Dr.	Apex	27502	Wake County	The Math and Science Academy of Apex	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 335-0262	613	19	32.1		128 (20.9%)	35 (5.7%)	20 (3.3%)	415 (67.7%)	14 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	97	19^th of 1505 public elementary schools	98.7%					(n/a)	94.2	86.3	87.6	90.7			83.7	85.3	90.5	84.3			92.4
Olive Chapel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1751 Olive Chapel Road	Apex	27502	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 387-4440	982	67	14.5	10.2%	551 (56.1%)	60 (6.1%)	80 (8.1%)	263 (26.8%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	24 (2.4%)	96.4	28^th of 1505 public elementary schools	98.1%		94.2	56^th of 1502 public elementary schools	96.3%	28	96.7	88.6	89.7				86.7	85.5	79.4				87.5		$9,289	$359	$8,930
Green Hope Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2700 Louis Stephens Drive	Cary	27519	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 388-5270	605	41	14.7	11.6%	173 (28.6%)	50 (8.3%)	40 (6.6%)	322 (53.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.3%)	96.7	27^th of 1505 public elementary schools	98.2%		97	12^th of 1502 public elementary schools	99.2%	15	89.7	91.2	94.2				75.5	81.4	84.9				95.0		$8,968	$486	$8,482
Peak Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1601 Orchard Villas Ave	Apex	27502	Wake County	Peak Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 377-1552	767	33	22.9	12.6%	262 (34.2%)	51 (6.6%)	67 (8.7%)	308 (40.2%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (9.8%)	92.9	72^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	95.2%		93.6	64^th of 1502 public elementary schools	95.7%	8	92.7	86.0	79.5	84.5	82.1	87.5	82.9	74.4	65.1	84.5	89.3	83.8	86.7	95.0
Carpenter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 Morrisville Parkway	Cary	27519	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 462-6780	657	47	14.0	32.1%	168 (25.6%)	73 (11.1%)	143 (21.8%)	251 (38.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.2%)	83.2	203^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	86.5%		83.2	192^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	87.2%	11	74.0	75.4	75.4				62.9	71.9	72.4				73.9		$9,401	$613	$8,788
Davis Drive Elementary	Public	K-5	2151 Davis Drive	Cary	27519	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 387-2130	825	58	14.1	7.3%	337 (40.8%)	26 (3.2%)	55 (6.7%)	396 (48.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.2%)	96.9	24^th of 1505 public elementary schools	98.4%		96.2	23^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	98.5%	1	87.3	94.4	94.1				79.4	85.2	86.2				93.4		$9,368	$407	$8,961

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