Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5, J W Mclauchlin 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 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J W Mclauchlin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
J W Mclauchlin Elementary School's student population of 313 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
J W Mclauchlin 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 J W Mclauchlin Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2400 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
21%
21%
Black
38%
25%
White
26%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J W Mclauchlin Elementary School's ranking?
J W Mclauchlin Elementary School is ranked #2400 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are J W Mclauchlin Elementary School often compared to?
J W Mclauchlin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Don D Steed Elementary School, Scurlock Elementary School, Rockfish Hoke Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend J W Mclauchlin Elementary School?
313 students attend J W Mclauchlin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of J W Mclauchlin Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J W Mclauchlin Elementary School?
J W Mclauchlin Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does J W Mclauchlin Elementary School offer ?
J W Mclauchlin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is J W Mclauchlin Elementary School part of?
J W Mclauchlin Elementary School is part of Hoke County Schools School District.
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