Serving 133 students in grades 3-5, West Lenoir 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2450 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
26%
21%
Black
15%
25%
White
50%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Lenoir Elementary School's ranking?
West Lenoir Elementary School is ranked #2450 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend West Lenoir Elementary School?
133 students attend West Lenoir Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of West Lenoir Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Lenoir Elementary School?
West Lenoir Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Lenoir Elementary School offer ?
West Lenoir Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Lenoir Elementary School part of?
West Lenoir Elementary School is part of Caldwell County Schools School District.
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