Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wakelon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wakelon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Wakelon Elementary School's student population of 544 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wakelon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wakelon Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2151 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
31%
20%
Black
45%
25%
White
17%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wakelon Elementary School's ranking?
Wakelon Elementary School is ranked #2151 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wakelon Elementary School often compared to?
Wakelon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Elementary School, Wendell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Wakelon Elementary School?
544 students attend Wakelon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Wakelon Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wakelon Elementary School?
Wakelon Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wakelon Elementary School offer ?
Wakelon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wakelon Elementary School part of?
Wakelon Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
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