Serving 782 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than 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 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 782 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
South Lakes 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 South Lakes Elementary School is 0.68, 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?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend South Lakes Elementary School?
782 students attend South Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of South Lakes Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Lakes Elementary School?
South Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Lakes Elementary School offer ?
South Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Lakes Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 782 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
