Dillard Drive Magnet Elementary School

Dillard Drive Elementary School prepares and empowers future leaders to develop global mindsets.

Dillard Drive Magnet Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

5018 Dillard Dr, Raleigh, NC

Crossroads Neighborhood

Wake County Schools

667 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr James Douglas

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
47%

Reading Proficiency
44%

B-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

44%

Math Proficiency

47%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 54	Full Time Teachers 54
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

316:1

Student Diversity

Female 52.2%	Male 47.8%
White 33.9%	Black 29.6%
Hispanic 25%	Asian 6.8%
Two or more races 4.6%

School Rankings

#12 Most Diverse Public ES in North Carolina

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 other

9/1/2025

very good school, and teachers I recommend this school

5.0 parent

10/11/2024

I am writing to express my satisfaction with my son's experience at Dillard Drive Elementary. He has been attending the school for 3 years and has had a truly positive and enriching experience. I particularly appreciate the school's approach to homework. The lack of excessive homework has allowed my...

1.0 parent

4/9/2024

Dillard drive es una escuela con malos administradores y profesores y profesionales terribles malos para enseñar y para apoyar a los padres en la necesidad de los hij@ la peor escuela de usa

2.0 parent

10/19/2018

I'm not sure if the problem lies at the administrative or educator level, but I've noticed that my child is not excelling or progressing with his school work. We recently moved and Dillard Drive was our assigned school. Compared to her past experiences, we have not seen improvements in her academics...

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North Carolina Wake County Raleigh 27606 Crossroads

Dillard Drive Magnet Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Raleigh, NC and is served by the Wake County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 667 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Dillard Drive Magnet Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $505,733. Discover additional schools in the area, like Crossroads FLEX, Athens Drive Magnet High School, Cary High School, and more. Learn more about what Raleigh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dillard Drive Magnet Elementary School.

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