Serving 942 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Dell Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 942 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 68% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
River Dell Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Dell Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend River Dell Elementary School?
942 students attend River Dell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of River Dell Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Dell Elementary School?
River Dell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does River Dell Elementary School offer ?
River Dell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is River Dell Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 942 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 68% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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