White Oak Elementary School

111 Sandy Ridge Road
Edenton, NC 27932
(School attendance zone shown in map)
White Oak Elementary School serves 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

White Oak Elementary School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
499 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of White Oak Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
10%
20%
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Black
41%
25%
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White
44%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are White Oak Elementary School often compared to?
White Oak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colerain Elementary School, West Bertie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend White Oak Elementary School?
499 students attend White Oak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of White Oak Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Oak Elementary School?
White Oak Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does White Oak Elementary School offer ?
White Oak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is White Oak Elementary School part of?
White Oak Elementary School is part of Edenton-Chowan Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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