Dixon Road Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 835 Dixon Road
       Willow Spring, NC  27592


(919) 894-7771

District: Johnston County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
252nd of 1,502 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,295 Help


Students who attend Dixon Road Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    McGee's Crossroads Middle
High:    West Johnston High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  598

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.4%
Hispanic:
26.9%
African American:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.3% Help


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Compare Details Dixon Road Elementary ranks better than 83.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 6th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Johnston County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.4%), Hispanic (26.9%), African American (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dixon Road Elementary is 14.4, which is the 10th best among 23 elementary schools in the Johnston County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dixon Road Elementary is $9,295. 15 elementary schools in the Johnston County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dixon Road Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dixon Road Elementary 252nd of 1502 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Dixon Road Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Johnston County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnston County Public Schools 99th of 243 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dixon Road Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dixon Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 61.66 518th 1293 59.9%
2008 63.12 490th 1324 63.0%
2009 65.39 500th 1354 63.1%
2010 67.85 439th 1363 67.8%
2011 66.87 472nd 1381 65.8%
2012 61.02 578th 1388 58.4%
2013 45.79 732nd 1403 47.8%
2014 54.04 631st 1390 54.6%
2015 59.96 574th 1440 60.1%
2016 64.48 487th 1425 65.8%
2017 74.63 330th 1429 76.9%
2018 68.28 434th 1434 69.7%
2019 55.09 673rd 1473 54.3%
2021 60.26 570th 1489 61.7%
2022 76.90 293rd 1514 80.6%
2023 79.07 252nd 1502 83.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dixon Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.85 406th 497 18.3%
2022 66.22 85th 485 82.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dixon Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.55 610th 1332 54.2%
2019 49.01 700th 1361 48.6%
2021 59.23 435th 1329 67.3%
2022 87.36 71st 1366 94.8%
2023 79.96 159th 1437 88.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Dixon Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.52 511th 1405 63.6%
2019 54.98 653rd 1424 54.1%
2021 55.95 590th 1440 59.0%
2022 75.56 293rd 1458 79.9%
2023 78.41 238th 1459 83.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dixon Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.73 468th 897 47.8%
2019 27.40 721st 878 17.9%
2021 35.77 405th 646 37.3%
2022 67.66 118th 634 81.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dixon Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.92 326th 612 46.7%
2022 70.07 59th 500 88.2%
2023 51.19 424th 582 27.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Dixon Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.09 369th 1413 73.9%
2019 55.21 651st 1430 54.5%
2021 61.90 513th 1444 64.5%
2022 75.45 300th 1464 79.5%
2023 77.04 268th 1461 81.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Dixon Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.66 329th 927 64.5%
2022 74.72 144th 927 84.5%
2023 98.51 6th 933 99.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dixon Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.29 198th 851 76.7%
2019 47.34 454th 865 47.5%
2021 57.62 286th 843 66.1%
2022 73.58 162nd 893 81.9%
2023 77.20 130th 915 85.8%
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Rank History for White students at Dixon Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.31 575th 1178 51.2%
2019 45.82 682nd 1183 42.3%
2021 49.41 584th 1172 50.2%
2022 65.25 377th 1194 68.4%
2023 62.12 429th 1183 63.7%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Open Quote This is an amazing school. The principal, teachers and staff are without a doubt the best I’ve ever come across. The pre-k program is out of this world awesome! Ms. Jo, Ms. Maryanne, and Ms. Jennifer are some of the kindest and most well-rounded educators. They made us feel at home with leaving our daughter in their care. They use positive reinforcement with the kids and their naturally kind dispositions shine through in even the most challenging situations. We are so lucky to have them and we appreciate all they do! Close Quote


by a citizen
Sunday, July 1, 2018

Open Quote As a retired Wake County teacher, I have been very impressed with all I see at Dixon Road. I am there several days each week and am thrilled my grandson is getting his education there among an awesome staff. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, March 29, 2018

Open Quote This is the best school! Great teachers and principal! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dixon Road Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 354 42 0 81 3 n/a n/a 20 500
2008 388 54 2 97 3 n/a n/a 19 563
2009 374 70 3 91 4 n/a n/a 0 542
2010 369 77 0 104 3 n/a n/a 0 553
2011 359 41 0 97 3 0 21 0 521
2012 373 43 0 117 1 0 26 0 560
2013 362 40 0 104 1 0 21 0 528
2014 349 44 0 85 1 0 16 0 495
2015 380 45 4 108 1 0 13 0 551
2016 394 47 5 98 1 1 14 0 560
2017 400 55 2 107 1 0 19 0 584
2018 390 62 2 113 3 0 17 0 587
2019 389 49 1 118 0 0 17 0 574
2020 387 41 0 116 0 0 36 0 580
2021 367 47 0 117 0 0 25 0 556
2022 356 44 0 135 2 0 31 0 568
2023 355 40 0 161 2 0 40 0 598

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dixon Road Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 500 n/a n/a 33.5
2008 563 38.9 14.5 n/a
2009 542 38.9 13.9 n/a
2010 553 37.0 14.9 40.5
2011 521 35.5 14.6 43.6
2012 560 33.2 16.8 44.6
2013 528 33.8 15.5 43.8
2014 495 34.0 14.5 36.4
2015 551 34.0 16.2 40.5
2016 560 35.0 16.0 36.3
2017 584 37.0 15.7 38.4
2018 587 38.5 15.2 36.8
2019 574 37.0 15.5 36.2
2020 580 37.5 15.4 32.8
2021 556 38.0 14.6 32.9
2022 568 39.0 14.5 28
2023 598 41.5 14.4 46.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dixon Road Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 500 n/a n/a 33.5
2008 563 38.9 14.5 n/a
2009 542 38.9 13.9 n/a
2010 553 37.0 14.9 40.5
2011 521 35.5 14.6 43.6
2012 560 33.2 16.8 44.6
2013 528 33.8 15.5 43.8
2014 495 34.0 14.5 36.4
2015 551 34.0 16.2 40.5
2016 560 35.0 16.0 36.3
2017 584 37.0 15.7 38.4
2018 587 38.5 15.2 36.8
2019 574 37.0 15.5 36.2
2020 580 37.5 15.4 32.8
2021 556 38.0 14.6 32.9
2022 568 39.0 14.5 28
2023 598 41.5 14.4 46.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dixon Road Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $634 (6.8%) $8,661 (93.2%) $9,295

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dixon Road Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 673rd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 252nd of 1502 Elementary schools
 28.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dixon Road Elementary)55.270.4
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Johnston County Public Schools)56.864.5
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Dixon Road Elementary)66.760.2
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Johnston County Public Schools)51.151.4
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dixon Road Elementary)55.468.2
 12.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Johnston County Public Schools)5158.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Dixon Road Elementary)6363.6
 0.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Johnston County Public Schools)47.458.2
 10.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dixon Road Elementary)58.372.2
 13.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Johnston County Public Schools)55.659.5
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Dixon Road Elementary)58.368.4
 10.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Johnston County Public Schools)46.953.2
 6.3%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Dixon Road Elementary)73.183.5
 10.4%
   5th Grade Science (Johnston County Public Schools)66.872.2
 5.4%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students574598
 4.2%
African American4940
 18.4%
American Indian02
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic118161
 36.4%
Pacific Islander00
White389355
 8.7%
Two or More Races1740
 135.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.2%46.3%
 10.1%


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Dixon Road Elementary ranks 252nd of 1502 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 598 students attended Dixon Road Elementary.

Students at Dixon Road Elementary are 59% White, 27% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races.

Students who attend Dixon Road Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : McGee's Crossroads Middle
High : West Johnston High


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