Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School

3931 Naco Road
Greensboro, NC 27401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waldo C Falkener Sr 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 14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 505 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School's student population of 505 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
505 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#2478 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
22%
20%
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Black
69%
25%
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White
1%
45%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School's ranking?
Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School is ranked #2478 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School often compared to?
Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School?
505 students attend Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School?
Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School offer ?
Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School part of?
Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.

School Reviews

4   2/11/2020
My overall experience with this school has been extremely frustrating. It is difficult to have real meaningful conversations about issues because of the school's unwillingness to take responsibility and acknowledge the school is in decline. There is a lack of urgency to shift the school's culture and tackle its issues head on - which ultimately is detrimental to the education of the hundreds of children that roam its halls each day. Teachers are hit or miss - they are either Awesome, or mediocre. Communication with teachers is the same hit or miss. The past two years have shown a huge decline in the overall culture within the school. Discipline is enforced in an inconsistent and bias manner; physical altercations and bullying have vastly increased - without consistency in discipline and holding students accountable I am worried for the future of the school and the students. Previous years I had confidence and confirmation that matters of bullying were addressed and set expectations were upheld. However, my experience over the past two years lends a firm opinion that the school does not effectively deal with bullying. This goes back to inconsistency in discipline and bias in discipline.
- Posted by Parent - Hoping for a better future

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 505 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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