Serving 666 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wesley Chapel Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wesley Chapel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Wesley Chapel Elementary School's student population of 666 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wesley Chapel Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wesley Chapel Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#91 out of 2568 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
10%
25%
White
64%
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
7%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Wesley Chapel Elementary School's ranking?
Wesley Chapel Elementary School is ranked #91 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wesley Chapel Elementary School often compared to?
Wesley Chapel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Antioch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Wesley Chapel Elementary School?
666 students attend Wesley Chapel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Wesley Chapel Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wesley Chapel Elementary School?
Wesley Chapel Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wesley Chapel Elementary School offer ?
Wesley Chapel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wesley Chapel Elementary School part of?
Wesley Chapel Elementary School is part of Union County Public Schools School District.
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