Serving 648 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barwell 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 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barwell Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Barwell Road Elementary School's student population of 648 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
648 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Barwell 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 Barwell Road Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#1922 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)42%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
36%
22%
Black
50%
24%
White
6%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Wake County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barwell Road Elementary School's ranking?
Barwell Road Elementary School is ranked #1922 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Barwell Road Elementary School often compared to?
Barwell Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bugg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Barwell Road Elementary School?
648 students attend Barwell Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Barwell Road Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barwell Road Elementary School?
Barwell Road Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barwell Road Elementary School offer ?
Barwell Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barwell Road Elementary School part of?
Barwell Road Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Barwell Road Elementary School located?
Barwell Road Elementary School is located in the Southeast Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 10 other public schools located in Southeast Raleigh.
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