J C Sawyer Elementary School vs. Weeksville Elementary School
Should you attend J C Sawyer Elementary School or Weeksville Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
J C Sawyer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Weeksville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5, J C Sawyer 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 24% (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 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Weeksville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
368 students
216 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2371 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#827 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
60-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
61
45
Grade 1 Students
78
38
Grade 2 Students
49
31
Grade 3 Students
52
37
Grade 4 Students
77
40
Grade 5 Students
51
25
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
11%
5%
% Black
55%
34%
% White
27%
56%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
