Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodleaf 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
10%
25%
White
66%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Woodleaf Elementary School?
342 students attend Woodleaf Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Woodleaf Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodleaf Elementary School?
Woodleaf Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Woodleaf Elementary School offer ?
Woodleaf Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Woodleaf Elementary School part of?
Woodleaf Elementary School is part of Rowan-Salisbury Schools School District.
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