West Lumberton Elementary School (Closed 2023)

451 School Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 105 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, West Lumberton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
(17-18)
40-49%
48%
(17-18)
40-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
35%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
46%
25%
White
8%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NC state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend West Lumberton Elementary School?
105 students attend West Lumberton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of West Lumberton Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Lumberton Elementary School?
West Lumberton Elementary School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Lumberton Elementary School offer ?
West Lumberton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is West Lumberton Elementary School part of?
West Lumberton Elementary School is part of Schools Of Robeson County School District.

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