Lacy Elementary vs Root Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lacy Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students
Root Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students
| Measure | Lacy Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Root Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #112 of 1,457 | #109 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #9119 of 50,301 | #8875 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 695 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 63% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.2 vs 73.6).
- •Root Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 61%).
- •Lacy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Lacy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 34.8%).
- •Root Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.8).
- •Lacy Elementary is the larger school with 695 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 Lacy Elementary better than Root Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lacy Elementary and Root Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lacy Elementary: 695. Root Elementary: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lacy Elementary and Root Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Lacy Elementary is 112th of 1,457 and Root Elementary is 109th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).