Lakeforest Elementary School vs. Northwest Elementary School
Should I attend Lakeforest Elementary School or Northwest Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lakeforest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Northwest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 787 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lakeforest 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 22% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northwest 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 10-14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
787 students
382 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2067 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2386 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
13
24
Kindergarten Students
144
52
Grade 1 Students
143
52
Grade 2 Students
130
57
Grade 3 Students
113
69
Grade 4 Students
134
71
Grade 5 Students
110
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
30%
% Black
81%
57%
% White
8%
9%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%