Y E Smith Elementary School vs. W G Pearson Elementary School
Should you attend Y E Smith Elementary School or W G Pearson 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
Y E Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
W G Pearson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Y E Smith 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 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W G Pearson 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
286 students
333 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2458 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2163 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
14
Kindergarten Students
40
53
Grade 1 Students
49
57
Grade 2 Students
49
38
Grade 3 Students
45
62
Grade 4 Students
41
54
Grade 5 Students
46
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
49%
32%
% Black
41%
60%
% White
4%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
