White Oak Elementary School serves 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Attendance Zone: White Oak Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Edenton, NC, covering approximately 233.6 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 17 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
White Oak Elementary School's student population of 488 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
488 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of White Oak Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
488 students attend White Oak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of White Oak Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% 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 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does White Oak Elementary School offer ?
White Oak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White Oak Elementary School part of?
White Oak Elementary School is part of Edenton-Chowan Schools.
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