- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Raleigh, NC
Banks Road Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Banks Road Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370472003132
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banks Road Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #27 of 52
- schools in Raleigh · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Banks Road Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banks Road Elementary ranks #27 of 52 schools in Raleigh, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472003132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Banks Road Elementary grew from 648 students in 2022-23 to 719 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 370472003132 · Raleigh, NC Other · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 13.6:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Banks Road Elementary grew from 648 students in 2022-23 to 719 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Banks Road Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school 651
Banks Road Elementary
651 students
What this shows Banks Road Elementary reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Banks Road Elementary compares
Banks Road Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 41% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
African American 14.9%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Banks Road Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Banks Road Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banks Road Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Raleigh
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Harris Creek Elementary
Standard public school
827 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Abbotts Creek Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Creek Elementary
Standard public school
778 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Rogers Lane Elementary
Standard public school
763 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
North Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
730 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
River Bend Elementary
Standard public school
709 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Banks Road Elementary
How many students attend Banks Road Elementary?
Banks Road Elementary has 651 students enrolled. It is a public school in Raleigh, NC. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 719 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banks Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Banks Road Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Banks Road Elementary?
39.0% of students at Banks Road Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banks Road Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Banks Road Elementary is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Raleigh, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banks Road Elementary?
Banks Road Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Banks Road Elementary rank among schools in Raleigh?
By Resource Investment Index, Banks Road Elementary ranks #27 of 52 schools in Raleigh, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Raleigh on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Banks Road Elementary, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.