Douglas Elementary vs Root Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
562 students
Root Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students
| Measure | Douglas Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Root Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #383 of 1,457 | #109 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #27742 of 50,301 | #8875 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 562 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 63% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Root Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 46.2).
- •Root Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 34%).
- •Root Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Root Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 44%).
- •Root Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.1).
- •Douglas Elementary is the larger school with 562 students compared with 469.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Douglas Elementary better than Root Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Root Elementary ranks higher (73.6 vs 46.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Douglas Elementary and Root Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Elementary: 562. Root Elementary: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Elementary and Root Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Douglas Elementary is 383rd of 1,457 and Root Elementary is 109th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).