Weeksville Elementary School vs. J C Sawyer Elementary School
Should I attend Weeksville Elementary School or J C Sawyer 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
Weeksville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
J C Sawyer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 180 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Weeksville Elementary School ranks in the top 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5, J C Sawyer 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 25-29% (which is lower 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 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
180 students
379 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1276 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2284 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
29
78
Grade 1 Students
29
47
Grade 2 Students
30
55
Grade 3 Students
38
84
Grade 4 Students
30
61
Grade 5 Students
24
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
10%
% Black
34%
57%
% White
56%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%