Serving 595 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Zebulon 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 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Zebulon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Zebulon Elementary School's student population of 595 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
595 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Knowledge is Power
Zebulon 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 Zebulon Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2306 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
33%
21%
Black
45%
25%
White
16%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Zebulon Elementary School's ranking?
Zebulon Elementary School is ranked #2306 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Zebulon Elementary School often compared to?
Zebulon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wendell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Zebulon Elementary School?
595 students attend Zebulon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Zebulon Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zebulon Elementary School?
Zebulon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Zebulon Elementary School offer ?
Zebulon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Zebulon Elementary School part of?
Zebulon Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.
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