Penderlea Elementary School vs. Wallace Elementary School
Should you attend Penderlea Elementary School or Wallace Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
n/a
Wallace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Penderlea 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 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,147 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wallace 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 22% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
495 students
1,147 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
71 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1718 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2394 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
28%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
36
Kindergarten Students
40
104
Grade 1 Students
60
125
Grade 2 Students
43
117
Grade 3 Students
69
115
Grade 4 Students
61
135
Grade 5 Students
60
119
Grade 6 Students
55
125
Grade 7 Students
52
136
Grade 8 Students
55
135
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
21%
51%
% Black
19%
25%
% White
55%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
