Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Siler City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Siler City Elementary School's student population of 636 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Siler City 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 Siler City Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1474 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
65%
20%
Black
15%
25%
White
15%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Siler City Elementary School's ranking?
Siler City Elementary School is ranked #1474 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Siler City Elementary School often compared to?
Siler City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Virginia Cross Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Siler City Elementary School?
636 students attend Siler City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Siler City Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Siler City Elementary School?
Siler City Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Siler City Elementary School offer ?
Siler City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Siler City Elementary School part of?
Siler City Elementary School is part of Chatham County Schools School District.
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