Whiteville Primary serves 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Attendance Zone: Whiteville Primary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Whiteville, NC, encompassing approximately 92.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of up to 10 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whiteville Primary's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
486 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whiteville Primary is 0.67, 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
17:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
41%
24%
White
38%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Whiteville Primary often compared to?
Whiteville Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Classical Charter Schools Of Whiteville, Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Whiteville Primary?
486 students attend Whiteville Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Whiteville Primary students are Black, 38% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whiteville Primary?
Whiteville Primary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whiteville Primary offer ?
Whiteville Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whiteville Primary part of?
Whiteville Primary is part of Whiteville City Schools.
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