Serving 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, School Street 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
213 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-34%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)5%
16%
Black
(15-16)90%
26%
White
(15-16)2%
50%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend School Street Elementary School?
213 students attend School Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of School Street Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Street Elementary School?
School Street Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does School Street Elementary School offer ?
School Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is School Street Elementary School part of?
School Street Elementary School is part of Wayne County Public Schools School District.
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