West End Elementary School

4483 Nc Hwy 211
West End, NC 27376
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West End Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 10% in NC
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

West End Elementary School's student population of 443 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

West End Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West End Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#175 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
82%
51%
74%
50%
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
3%
25%
White
75%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West End Elementary School's ranking?
West End Elementary School is ranked #175 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are West End Elementary School often compared to?
West End Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinehurst Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend West End Elementary School?
443 students attend West End Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of West End Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West End Elementary School?
West End Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does West End Elementary School offer ?
West End Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West End Elementary School part of?
West End Elementary School is part of Moore County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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