Serving 610 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Virginia Williamson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Virginia Williamson Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Bolivia, NC, covering an area of approximately 73.3 square miles. Families typically drive 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 10.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Virginia Williamson Elementary School's student population of 610 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
610 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Relationships, Relevance, and Rigor
School Rankings
Virginia Williamson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virginia Williamson Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#951 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)62%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.2%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
2%
4%
Showing 2009–2019. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia Williamson Elementary School's ranking?
Virginia Williamson Elementary School is ranked #951 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Virginia Williamson Elementary School often compared to?
Virginia Williamson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Supply Elementary School, Classical Charter Schools Of Southport by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Virginia Williamson Elementary School?
610 students attend Virginia Williamson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Virginia Williamson Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Virginia Williamson Elementary School?
Virginia Williamson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Virginia Williamson Elementary School offer ?
Virginia Williamson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Virginia Williamson Elementary School part of?
Virginia Williamson Elementary School is part of Brunswick County Schools.
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