West Lenoir Elementary School

125 Maple Drive Nw
Lenoir, NC 28645
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 133 students in grades 3-5, West Lenoir 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 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

West Lenoir Elementary School's student population of 133 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
133 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

West Lenoir 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 West Lenoir Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2450 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Lenoir Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Lenoir Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Lenoir Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Lenoir Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Lenoir Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Lenoir Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
26%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Lenoir Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Lenoir Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
50%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Lenoir Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Lenoir Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Lenoir Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of West Lenoir Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Lenoir Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Lenoir Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Lenoir Elementary School's ranking?
West Lenoir Elementary School is ranked #2450 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are West Lenoir Elementary School often compared to?
West Lenoir Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valmead Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend West Lenoir Elementary School?
133 students attend West Lenoir Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of West Lenoir Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Lenoir Elementary School?
West Lenoir Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Lenoir Elementary School offer ?
West Lenoir Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is West Lenoir Elementary School part of?
West Lenoir Elementary School is part of Caldwell County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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