Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Drexel Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 478 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Drexel Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Drexel Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Drexel Elementary School is ranked #798 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Drexel Elementary School?
478 students attend Drexel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Drexel Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Drexel Elementary School?
Drexel Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Drexel Elementary School offer ?
Drexel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Drexel Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 478 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
