Serving 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Williford 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 13% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 13%
- Reading Proficiency: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Williford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Williford Elementary School's student population of 201 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Williford Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)13%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)14%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
82%
25%
White
3%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NC state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Williford Elementary School?
201 students attend Williford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Williford Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williford Elementary School?
Williford Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Williford Elementary School offer ?
Williford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Williford Elementary School part of?
Williford Elementary School is part of Nash County School District.
In what neighborhood is Williford Elementary School located?
Williford Elementary School is located in the Ravenwood neighborhood of Rocky Mount, NC.
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