Summary:
The 27868 zip code area is home to a single public elementary school, Red Oak Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with 222 students. The school's student body is diverse, with a mix of White, African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American students. While Red Oak Elementary outperforms the Nash County Public Schools district average in mathematics, reading, and science proficiency, it lags behind the state average in math and reading, suggesting potential areas for improvement.
Red Oak Elementary has access to adequate resources, with a spending of $11,073 per student and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.2. However, the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (59.46%) indicates that the school may serve a socioeconomically disadvantaged community. The school's historical performance, as measured by its SchoolDigger rankings, has declined over time, dropping from a top 135 ranking in 2005-2006 to a ranking of 641 out of 1,505 North Carolina elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year.
Overall, Red Oak Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance in 5th grade science, where it significantly outperforms both the district and state averages. The school's diverse student population and access to resources suggest that it has the potential to provide a quality education, but the declining performance rankings and the socioeconomic challenges faced by the community warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure the continued success of the school and its students.
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