Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willis Hare 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 15-19% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2500 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)15-19%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
69%
25%
White
10%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
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%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
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 is Willis Hare Elementary School's ranking?
Willis Hare Elementary School is ranked #2500 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Willis Hare Elementary School?
227 students attend Willis Hare Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Willis Hare Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willis Hare Elementary School?
Willis Hare Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Willis Hare Elementary School offer ?
Willis Hare Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Willis Hare Elementary School part of?
Willis Hare Elementary School is part of Northampton County Schools.
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