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Cary Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 484 students

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Posted yesterday

My daughter is just wrapping up her Kindergarten year at CES and I have to say I have am VERY pleased with this school. Everyone at this school is so friendly -- I see lots of smiles from teachers, staff and students whenever I walk through the halls. The teachers and staff ALL REALLY CARE about the kids. The principal is very hands-on. He is often helping out at the carpool lane in the mornings and is at every after-school event. Recently at a PTA sponsored BINGO night I saw him emptying the trash when it got full! This is in addition to the time I saw him help install a butterfly garden for the younger kids. The after school. program is run by the teachers, which I love because it allows my daughter to interact with more teachers and students from the school. I really can't think of anything negative to write about. We are so happy with this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2009

My first grader loves this school, and we can't wait for his brother to start Kindergarten next year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 18, 2008

Cary Elementary is a wonderful school and a positive learning environment. I have rising 2nd and 4th graders at this school, and they're already looking forward to starting up the year again in August. Great teachers (Mr. Dumas is awesome!) and happy, well-behaved kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 4, 2008

My kids are so happy here! It is a friendly, bright and encouraging place for kids to learn and the staff (esp. Mrs. Devlin) are amazing! A great place to send your kids if you want them to be excited about learning every day.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 14, 2007

Cary Elementary is a great place. We wanted our daughter to go to Kindergarten feeling safe, loved and excited about school. We have experienced nothing but great things and our daughter (our baby girl) is enjoying herself so much. She loves Mrs. Devlin and is very happy to go to school every day. This is a great place and we're very proud of the teachers, staff and principal. They're doing a terrific job!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2007

Super school. Excellent teaching staff. Children are happy and eager to learn. Cary Elementary is a 5 star school. Principal gives a feeling of safety and atmosphere for learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 3, 2006

Cary Elem. is an amazing place! Coming from CT I didn't know what to expect in a 'Southern school'. To say I was pleased is an understatement. The teachers and staff make every child and parent feel they are welcome. The students know what their expectations are and consistently meet and exceed them. I am overjoyed that my daughter attends Cary Elementary!
—Submitted by Stacy Wilson, a parent


Posted September 14, 2004

The Faculty is what makes the school and every interaction I have ever had as a parent has been answered graciously. My daughter has had nothing but positive experiences and reinforcement since attending Cary Elementary. If you want a good environment and friendly faces, Cary Elementary is a great place to be.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 26, 2004

Cary Elem is the best! The teachers rock! When you step inside the building, there is a very warm and loving feeling! Teachers really care about the kids. The cafeteria staff is also extremely friendly. Ann Haily the receptionist is the most amazing person alive! She knows every mom's name as well as all of the kids too! Its a school of excellence! My kids have gone there for the past three yrs and havent once said they didnt want to go to school! They love it there! Its also a very safe environment!
—Submitted by sue davidson, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
76%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
68%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
74%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students92%
Female93%
Male92%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities88%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiency94%
Proficient in English92%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female81%
Male79%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities65%
Non-disabled students83%
Limited English proficiency67%
Proficient in English83%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students95%
Female92%
Male>95%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities86%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency92%
Proficient in English95%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female83%
Male91%
Black85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracial83%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities64%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiency58%
Proficient in English91%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students95%
Female>95%
Male94%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities88%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency75%
Proficient in English>95%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female90%
Male85%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities68%
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiency50%
Proficient in English91%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students83%
Female81%
Male85%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiency38%
Proficient in English87%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 58% 54%
Black 21% 31%
Hispanic 17% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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400 Kildaire Farm Road
Cary, NC 27511
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Phone: (919) 460-3455

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