Fox Road Elementary School

7101 Fox Rd
Raleigh, NC 27616
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fox 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 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fox Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Fox Road Elementary School's student population of 430 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Motto
We strive to create a better world by promoting inclusivity, respect, and fairness for all.

School Rankings

Fox 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 Fox Road Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1780 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
43%
51%
37%
50%
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
31%
22%
Black
46%
24%
White
15%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
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 Fox Road Elementary School's ranking?
Fox Road Elementary School is ranked #1780 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Fox Road Elementary School?
430 students attend Fox Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Fox Road Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fox Road Elementary School?
Fox 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 Fox Road Elementary School offer ?
Fox Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fox Road Elementary School part of?
Fox Road Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Fox Road Elementary School located?
Fox Road Elementary School is located in the Northeast Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 11 other public schools located in Northeast Raleigh.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
Fox Road is a great school. Students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning and make a difference in the world.
- Posted by Teacher - Martha
5   10/10/2025
Fox Road Elementary is a special place where students and staff are inquirers about their learning and caring about the world around them!
- Posted by Teacher - Teacher

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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