Francisco Elementary School (Closed 2016)

7165 Nc 89 Hwy W
Westfield, NC 27053
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 62 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Francisco 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 50-59% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
62 students

Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
(14-15)
50-59%
44%
(14-15)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1

Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
1%
22%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Black
5%
24%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
84%
42%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
16%
0.29

Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
72%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NC state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Francisco Elementary School?
62 students attend Francisco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Francisco Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Francisco Elementary School?
Francisco Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Francisco Elementary School offer ?
Francisco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Francisco Elementary School part of?
Francisco Elementary School is part of Stokes County Schools.

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