Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wittenburg 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wittenburg Elementary School's student population of 310 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wittenburg Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wittenburg Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#1246 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
5%
25%
White
79%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wittenburg Elementary School's ranking?
Wittenburg Elementary School is ranked #1246 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wittenburg Elementary School often compared to?
Wittenburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coddle Creek Elementary School, Woodland Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Wittenburg Elementary School?
310 students attend Wittenburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Wittenburg Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wittenburg Elementary School?
Wittenburg Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wittenburg Elementary School offer ?
Wittenburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wittenburg Elementary School part of?
Wittenburg Elementary School is part of Alexander County Schools School District.
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