Serving 486 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wolf Meadow 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 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wolf Meadow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Wolf Meadow Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wolf Meadow Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wolf Meadow Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2098 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
40%
20%
Black
27%
25%
White
25%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wolf Meadow Elementary School's ranking?
Wolf Meadow Elementary School is ranked #2098 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wolf Meadow Elementary School often compared to?
Wolf Meadow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Royal Oaks Elementary School, Weddington Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Wolf Meadow Elementary School?
486 students attend Wolf Meadow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Wolf Meadow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wolf Meadow Elementary School?
Wolf Meadow Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wolf Meadow Elementary School offer ?
Wolf Meadow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wolf Meadow Elementary School part of?
Wolf Meadow Elementary School is part of Cabarrus County Schools School District.
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