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Root Elementary

Raleigh, North Carolina · Grades PreK to 5 · Wake County Schools

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About Root Elementary

Root Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Raleigh, North Carolina. Enrollment was 469 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Raleigh. With about 35.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.1 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Wake County. Families comparing options will find 76 other schools within 5 miles. Wake County Schools runs 198 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address3202 Northampton Street, Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone(919) 881-4940
School districtWake County Schools
GradesPreK to 5
Students (2024-25)469
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)35.9
Students per teacher13.1
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)City, large, Wake County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370472001891). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Root Elementary serve?

Root Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Root Elementary?

Root Elementary reported 469 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Root Elementary?

About 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 469 students and 35.9 teachers in federal data.

Is Root Elementary a public or charter school?

Root Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Root Elementary in?

Root Elementary is part of Wake County Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/wake-county-schools/

Where is Root Elementary located?

Root Elementary is at 3202 Northampton Street, Raleigh, NC 27609. The phone number is (919) 881-4940.

How many other schools are near Root Elementary?

There are 76 other schools within 5 miles of Root Elementary in our directory.

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