Serving 758 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Weatherstone Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 758 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Weatherstone Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Weatherstone Elementary School's student population of 758 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
758 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Weatherstone Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weatherstone Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#326 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
4%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
10%
25%
White
40%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weatherstone Elementary School's ranking?
Weatherstone Elementary School is ranked #326 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Weatherstone Elementary School often compared to?
Weatherstone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morrisville Elementary School, Green Hope Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Weatherstone Elementary School?
758 students attend Weatherstone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Weatherstone Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weatherstone Elementary School?
Weatherstone Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Weatherstone Elementary School offer ?
Weatherstone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Weatherstone Elementary School part of?
Weatherstone Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
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