Whiteville Primary serves 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whiteville Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Whiteville Primary's student population of 492 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whiteville Primary is 0.65, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
43%
25%
White
39%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
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 schools are Whiteville Primary often compared to?
Whiteville Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Classical Charter Schools Of Whiteville, Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Whiteville Primary?
492 students attend Whiteville Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Whiteville Primary students are Black, 39% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whiteville Primary?
Whiteville Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whiteville Primary offer ?
Whiteville Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whiteville Primary part of?
Whiteville Primary is part of Whiteville City Schools School District.
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