Serving 253 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 13:1 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 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 253 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Math Proficiency
: 13%
Reading Proficiency
: 14%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
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?
253 students attend Williford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Williford Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williford Elementary School?
Williford Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 253 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Math Proficiency
: 13%
Reading Proficiency
: 14%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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