Royal Oaks Elementary School

608 Dakota Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Royal Oaks 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 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 592 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Royal Oaks Elementary School's student population of 592 students has grown by 94% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 119% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
592 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Royal Oaks 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 Royal Oaks Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1265 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Royal Oaks Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Royal Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Royal Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Royal Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Royal Oaks Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Royal Oaks Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Royal Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Royal Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
37%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Royal Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Royal Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Royal Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Royal Oaks Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Royal Oaks Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Royal Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Royal Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Royal Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Royal Oaks Elementary School is ranked #1265 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Royal Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Royal Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wolf Meadow Elementary School, Coltrane-webb Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Royal Oaks Elementary School?
592 students attend Royal Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Royal Oaks Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 20% 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 Royal Oaks Elementary School?
Royal Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Royal Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Royal Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Royal Oaks Elementary School part of?
Royal Oaks Elementary School is part of Cabarrus County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 592 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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