Serving 62 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Francisco Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
62 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-59%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
5%
25%
White
84%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NC state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Francisco Elementary School?
62 students attend Francisco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Francisco Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francisco Elementary School?
Francisco Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Francisco Elementary School offer ?
Francisco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Francisco Elementary School part of?
Francisco Elementary School is part of Stokes County Schools School District.
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