Sedalia Elementary School

6120 Burlington Road
Sedalia, NC 27342
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sedalia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sedalia Elementary School's student population of 526 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

Sedalia 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 Sedalia Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1428 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
51%
51%
44%
50%
35-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
54%
25%
White
20%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sedalia Elementary School's ranking?
Sedalia Elementary School is ranked #1428 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Sedalia Elementary School often compared to?
Sedalia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Triad Math And Science Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Sedalia Elementary School?
526 students attend Sedalia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sedalia Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sedalia Elementary School?
Sedalia Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sedalia Elementary School offer ?
Sedalia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sedalia Elementary School part of?
Sedalia Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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