West Bertie Elementary School

3734 Governors Road
Kelford, NC 27847
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Bertie 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Bertie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

West Bertie Elementary School's student population of 199 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
199 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

West Bertie 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 West Bertie Elementary School is 0.19, 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)
#2284 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
42%
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25-29%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Bertie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
3%
20%
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Black
90%
25%
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White
2%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Bertie Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Bertie Elementary School's ranking?
West Bertie Elementary School is ranked #2284 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are West Bertie Elementary School often compared to?
West Bertie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colerain Elementary School, Windsor Elementary School, Aulander Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend West Bertie Elementary School?
199 students attend West Bertie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of West Bertie Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Bertie Elementary School?
West Bertie Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Bertie Elementary School offer ?
West Bertie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West Bertie Elementary School part of?
West Bertie Elementary School is part of Bertie County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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