Serving 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John W Dillard Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
23%
25%
White
56%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend John W Dillard Elementary School?
232 students attend John W Dillard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of John W Dillard Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John W Dillard Elementary School?
John W Dillard Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does John W Dillard Elementary School offer ?
John W Dillard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John W Dillard Elementary School part of?
John W Dillard Elementary School is part of Rockingham County Schools School District.
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