West Elementary School vs. East Elementary School
Should you attend West Elementary School or East 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
West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, West 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 top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 214 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, East 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 top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
290 students
214 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#863 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1020 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
15
Kindergarten Students
54
42
Grade 1 Students
54
41
Grade 2 Students
48
39
Grade 3 Students
55
40
Grade 4 Students
63
37
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
24%
36%
% White
67%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
9%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
