Serving 326 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vick 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 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vick Elementary School's student population of 326 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Vick 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 Vick Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2533 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
26%
21%
Black
66%
25%
White
4%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vick Elementary School's ranking?
Vick Elementary School is ranked #2533 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Vick Elementary School?
326 students attend Vick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Vick Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vick Elementary School?
Vick Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vick Elementary School offer ?
Vick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vick Elementary School part of?
Vick Elementary School is part of Wilson County Schools School District.
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