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Wakelon Elementary School vs. Wendell Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Wakelon Elementary School
8921 Pippin Rd
Zebulon, NC 27597
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Wendell Elementary School
3355 Wendell Blvd
Wendell, NC 27591
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 606 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wakelon 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 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wendell 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 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
606 students
424 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wakelon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wendell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wakelon Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wendell Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wakelon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wendell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wakelon Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wake County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wendell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wake County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1757 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#2055 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wakelon Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wendell Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
35%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wakelon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wendell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
35%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wakelon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wendell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wakelon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wendell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wakelon Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wendell Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
19
-
Kindergarten Students
78
78
Grade 1 Students
106
70
Grade 2 Students
108
71
Grade 3 Students
104
64
Grade 4 Students
96
76
Grade 5 Students
95
65

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wakelon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wendell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wakelon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wendell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wakelon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wendell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
49%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wakelon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wendell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
12%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wakelon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wendell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wakelon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wendell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wakelon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wendell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
58%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wakelon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wendell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wakelon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wendell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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