Serving 415 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fred L Wilson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fred L Wilson Elementary serves the west part of Kannapolis, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fred L Wilson Elementary School's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
415 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fred L Wilson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fred L Wilson Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2034 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
60%
22%
Black
14%
24%
White
19%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Foxes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fred L Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Fred L Wilson Elementary School is ranked #2034 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Fred L Wilson Elementary School often compared to?
Fred L Wilson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Park Elementary School, Shady Brook 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 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Fred L Wilson Elementary School?
415 students attend Fred L Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Fred L Wilson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fred L Wilson Elementary School?
Fred L Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fred L Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Fred L Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fred L Wilson Elementary School part of?
Fred L Wilson Elementary School is part of Kannapolis City Schools.
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