Serving 651 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Banks Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Banks Road Elementary School's student population of 651 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
651 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Banks Road Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Banks Road Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1333 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)47%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
29%
22%
Black
15%
24%
White
46%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Banks Road Elementary School's ranking?
Banks Road Elementary School is ranked #1333 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Banks Road Elementary School often compared to?
Banks Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fuquay-varina Elementary School, Lincoln Heights Elementary School, Willow Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Banks Road Elementary School?
651 students attend Banks Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Banks Road Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Banks Road Elementary School?
Banks Road Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Banks Road Elementary School offer ?
Banks Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Banks Road Elementary School part of?
Banks Road Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.
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