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Conn Elementary School

1220 Brookside Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Conn Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher 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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Conn Elementary School's student population of 540 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

School Rankings

Conn Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Conn Elementary School is 0.60, 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)
#656 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
64%
51%
60%
50%
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
34%
25%
White
53%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Conn Elementary School's ranking?
Conn Elementary School is ranked #656 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Conn Elementary School?
540 students attend Conn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Conn Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Conn Elementary School?
Conn Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Conn Elementary School offer ?
Conn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Conn Elementary School part of?
Conn Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Conn Elementary School located?
Conn Elementary School is located in the East Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 3 other public schools located in East Raleigh.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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