Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitaker Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitaker 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
Whitaker Elementary School's student population of 526 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whitaker Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitaker Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#277 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
15%
25%
White
71%
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
17%
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 Whitaker Elementary School's ranking?
Whitaker Elementary School is ranked #277 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Whitaker Elementary School often compared to?
Whitaker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherwood Forest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Whitaker Elementary School?
526 students attend Whitaker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Whitaker Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitaker Elementary School?
Whitaker Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitaker Elementary School offer ?
Whitaker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whitaker Elementary School part of?
Whitaker Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
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