Serving 180 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Weeksville Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Weeksville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Weeksville Elementary School's student population of 180 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Weeksville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weeksville Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#1276 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
34%
25%
White
56%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
4%
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 Weeksville Elementary School's ranking?
Weeksville Elementary School is ranked #1276 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Weeksville Elementary School often compared to?
Weeksville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J C Sawyer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Weeksville Elementary School?
180 students attend Weeksville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Weeksville Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weeksville Elementary School?
Weeksville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Weeksville Elementary School offer ?
Weeksville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Weeksville Elementary School part of?
Weeksville Elementary School is part of Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools School District.
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