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Alexander Wilson Elementary

Summary:

Alexander Wilson Elementary is a public elementary school in Graham, North Carolina, serving around 620 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Alamance-Burlington Schools district, which is ranked 174 out of 242 districts in the state.

Academically, Alexander Wilson Elementary has consistently ranked in the middle range of North Carolina elementary schools, with mixed performance on state standardized tests. While 5th-grade science scores are strong, 3rd-grade reading lags behind the district and state averages. The school's performance varies across student subgroups, with Hispanic and English Language Learner students outperforming African American and Disabled students. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of economically disadvantaged students, from 26.48% in 2021-2022 to 51.29% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, Alexander Wilson Elementary's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district average, with some exceptions. Audrey W. Garrett Elementary has consistently outperformed Alexander Wilson, while Eastlawn Elementary and North Graham Elementary have significantly lower academic performance. The school's inconsistent performance for Gifted and Talented students is also an area that may require further attention.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2518 Nc 54
       Graham, NC  27258

(336) 578-1366

District: Alamance-Burlington Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
689th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,547 Help


Students who attend Alexander Wilson Elementary usually attend:

High:    Southern Alamance High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  602

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.3%
Hispanic:
26.9%
African American:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alexander Wilson Elementary ranks better than 54.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 7th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Alamance-Burlington Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.3%), Hispanic (26.9%), African American (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alexander Wilson Elementary is 15.2. 10 elementary schools in the Alamance-Burlington Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alexander Wilson Elementary is $8,547. 18 elementary schools in the Alamance-Burlington Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alexander Wilson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alexander Wilson Elementary 689th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Alexander Wilson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Alamance-Burlington Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alamance-Burlington Schools 174th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alexander Wilson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Alexander Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.69 693rd 1276 45.7%
2007 67.07 406th 1293 68.6%
2008 44.43 813th 1324 38.6%
2009 52.13 742nd 1354 45.2%
2010 62.04 574th 1363 57.9%
2011 62.40 580th 1381 58.0%
2012 66.40 471st 1388 66.1%
2013 63.35 463rd 1403 67.0%
2014 63.19 493rd 1390 64.5%
2015 63.04 516th 1440 64.2%
2016 49.61 739th 1425 48.1%
2017 56.69 634th 1429 55.6%
2018 53.06 697th 1434 51.4%
2019 49.71 778th 1473 47.2%
2021 39.20 879th 1489 41.0%
2022 49.80 750th 1514 50.5%
2023 53.52 705th 1502 53.1%
2024 53.70 689th 1505 54.2%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alexander Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.00 173rd 421 58.9%
2019 50.95 197th 497 60.4%
2021 22.93 342nd 385 11.2%
2022 35.78 322nd 485 33.6%
2023 53.34 184th 514 64.2%
2024 54.93 178th 533 66.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Alexander Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.68 312th 801 61.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alexander Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.04 786th 1332 41.0%
2019 36.06 949th 1361 30.3%
2021 35.04 864th 1329 35.0%
2022 43.69 772nd 1366 43.5%
2023 52.82 647th 1437 55.0%
2024 49.72 706th 1450 51.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Alexander Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.21 633rd 1405 54.9%
2019 45.07 824th 1424 42.1%
2021 35.24 907th 1440 37.0%
2022 46.38 773rd 1458 47.0%
2023 58.42 582nd 1459 60.1%
2024 52.22 681st 1455 53.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Alexander Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.80 810th 897 9.7%
2019 8.53 877th 878 0.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Alexander Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.95 55th 612 91.0%
2021 42.46 379th 494 23.3%
2022 48.77 370th 500 26.0%
2023 68.24 58th 582 90.0%
2024 51.40 454th 669 32.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Alexander Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.89 773rd 1413 45.3%
2019 53.90 674th 1430 52.9%
2021 41.89 823rd 1444 43.0%
2022 51.84 692nd 1464 52.7%
2023 47.44 797th 1461 45.4%
2024 54.00 671st 1464 54.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Alexander Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.87 161st 949 83.0%
2021 49.96 357th 896 60.2%
2022 47.32 445th 927 52.0%
2024 27.99 735th 924 20.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Alexander Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.35 488th 851 42.7%
2019 35.88 601st 865 30.5%
2021 31.38 623rd 843 26.1%
2022 38.02 577th 893 35.4%
2023 58.35 317th 915 65.4%
2024 61.08 310th 951 67.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Alexander Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.08 811th 1178 31.2%
2019 33.76 878th 1183 25.8%
2021 29.27 884th 1172 24.6%
2022 48.75 631st 1194 47.2%
2023 50.25 610th 1183 48.4%
2024 48.46 635th 1166 45.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)
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Reviews:
by a citizen
Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Open Quote I have seen first hand students achieve great success at Alexander Wilson. The principal Ashley Westmoreland is such a strong team builder. She always is doing things to make the teachers and staff feel appreciated. I see this positive demeanor filter through the teachers and staff down to the students. The students are met with positive energy each and every day. The teachers rally around each other and work together. This translates to an excellent teacher/student relationship. One that inspires all to excel and give their best. I have been to many great schools and some pretty bad ones. I have to say without question Alexander Wilson Elementary is one of the best. The best of the best. Whatever you are doing keep doing it. The kids love this school and you can see it in each and every one of them. Close Quote


by a citizen
Monday, March 11, 2019

Open Quote I attended school there when it was a grammar and high school. My nieces attended school there when it was just elementary, and one later worked there in the office. Good school, good area. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Open Quote eh- i've not been too impressed. the school manages to test out pretty well with eogs, but there are definitely shortcomings. half the staff seem unfriendly and unmotivated, the facilities are cluttered, disorganized and filthy and there is only a small group of parents who seem to run the show without allowing much room for newcomers to contribute. hopefully, the new principal can insist on a higher level of professionalism, cleanliness and more parental involvement from underrepresented populations. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Alexander Wilson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 336 81 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1989 357 78 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1990 370 76 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1991 392 66 1 4 2 n/a n/a 35 500
1992 400 74 0 2 2 n/a n/a 35 513
1993 434 82 1 4 1 n/a n/a 36 558
1994 445 83 2 5 1 n/a n/a 36 572
1995 472 88 3 12 2 n/a n/a 0 577
1996 472 88 3 12 2 n/a n/a 0 577
1997 447 99 4 14 2 n/a n/a 0 566
1998 448 114 5 13 1 n/a n/a 0 581
1999 433 102 4 22 3 n/a n/a 0 564
2000 460 100 3 26 4 n/a n/a 0 593
2001 334 73 3 23 1 n/a n/a 0 434
2002 355 74 4 32 4 n/a n/a 0 469
2003 355 74 4 32 4 n/a n/a 0 469
2004 352 89 5 37 5 n/a n/a 0 488
2005 396 77 5 43 1 n/a n/a 0 522
2006 398 89 5 51 2 n/a n/a 0 545
2007 398 72 5 52 2 n/a n/a 30 559
2008 431 74 4 54 1 n/a n/a 38 602
2009 435 119 4 67 1 n/a n/a 0 626
2010 412 114 3 74 1 n/a n/a 0 604
2011 390 72 1 101 1 0 14 0 579
2012 383 72 0 120 0 0 21 0 596
2013 361 59 0 116 0 0 16 0 552
2014 366 43 0 111 0 0 19 0 539
2015 351 42 2 130 0 0 22 0 547
2016 355 44 5 145 0 0 26 0 575
2017 356 58 7 137 0 0 29 0 587
2018 343 61 5 156 0 0 32 0 597
2019 357 66 9 162 1 1 30 0 626
2020 354 53 13 164 1 1 32 0 618
2021 333 54 12 156 1 1 26 0 583
2022 325 56 18 150 1 1 23 0 574
2023 346 49 18 162 1 1 43 0 620
2024 315 57 16 162 0 1 51 0 602

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alexander Wilson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 420 25.0 16.8 22.4
1989 440 25.0 17.6 27.3
1990 451 29.0 15.5 27.5
1991 500 33.0 15.1 24.8
1992 513 35.0 14.6 17.2
1993 558 34.0 16.4 23
1994 572 36.0 15.9 27.1
1995 577 37.0 15.6 25
1996 577 37.0 15.6 25
1997 566 35.0 16.2 26.9
1998 581 38.0 15.3 28.2
1999 564 38.0 14.8 35.1
2000 593 40.0 14.8 32
2001 434 38.0 11.4 n/a
2002 469 38.0 12.3 41.8
2003 469 38.0 12.3 41.8
2004 488 38.0 12.8 33.2
2005 522 38.0 13.7 39.7
2006 545 38.0 14.3 30.6
2007 559 n/a n/a 19.7
2008 602 37.6 16.0 n/a
2009 626 41.2 15.2 43.1
2010 604 41.1 14.6 49.5
2011 579 37.6 15.3 46.1
2012 596 35.3 16.8 49.5
2013 552 33.5 16.4 49.3
2014 539 33.5 16.0 48.1
2015 547 32.0 17.0 47.9
2016 575 35.0 16.4 49.6
2017 587 34.8 16.8 48.4
2018 597 33.4 17.8 47.9
2019 626 38.3 16.3 49.2
2020 618 37.6 16.4 46
2021 583 40.6 14.3 30.9
2022 574 41.0 13.9 26.5
2023 620 40.0 15.4 51.3
2024 602 39.4 15.2 53.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alexander Wilson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 420 25.0 16.8 22.4
1989 440 25.0 17.6 27.3
1990 451 29.0 15.5 27.5
1991 500 33.0 15.1 24.8
1992 513 35.0 14.6 17.2
1993 558 34.0 16.4 23
1994 572 36.0 15.9 27.1
1995 577 37.0 15.6 25
1996 577 37.0 15.6 25
1997 566 35.0 16.2 26.9
1998 581 38.0 15.3 28.2
1999 564 38.0 14.8 35.1
2000 593 40.0 14.8 32
2001 434 38.0 11.4 n/a
2002 469 38.0 12.3 41.8
2003 469 38.0 12.3 41.8
2004 488 38.0 12.8 33.2
2005 522 38.0 13.7 39.7
2006 545 38.0 14.3 30.6
2007 559 n/a n/a 19.7
2008 602 37.6 16.0 n/a
2009 626 41.2 15.2 43.1
2010 604 41.1 14.6 49.5
2011 579 37.6 15.3 46.1
2012 596 35.3 16.8 49.5
2013 552 33.5 16.4 49.3
2014 539 33.5 16.0 48.1
2015 547 32.0 17.0 47.9
2016 575 35.0 16.4 49.6
2017 587 34.8 16.8 48.4
2018 597 33.4 17.8 47.9
2019 626 38.3 16.3 49.2
2020 618 37.6 16.4 46
2021 583 40.6 14.3 30.9
2022 574 41.0 13.9 26.5
2023 620 40.0 15.4 51.3
2024 602 39.4 15.2 53.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Alexander Wilson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $664 (7.8%) $7,883 (92.2%) $8,547

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alexander Wilson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 778th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 705th of 1502 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alexander Wilson Elementary)61.447.7
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alamance-Burlington Schools)57.647.8
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Alexander Wilson Elementary)54.539.6
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Alamance-Burlington Schools)52.840.1
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alexander Wilson Elementary)67.760
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alamance-Burlington Schools)48.744.4
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Alexander Wilson Elementary)55.959
 3.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Alamance-Burlington Schools)49.345.7
 3.6%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alexander Wilson Elementary)63.564.9
 1.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alamance-Burlington Schools)49.941.1
 8.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Alexander Wilson Elementary)55.746.8
 8.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Alamance-Burlington Schools)43.535.7
 7.8%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Alexander Wilson Elementary)58.374.5
 16.2%
   5th Grade Science (Alamance-Burlington Schools)60.754.7
 6%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students626620
 1%
African American6649
 25.8%
American Indian11
Asian918
 100%
Hispanic162162
Pacific Islander11
White357346
 3.1%
Two or More Races3043
 43.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.2%51.3%
 2.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alexander Wilson Elementary

Students at Alexander Wilson Elementary are 52% White, 27% Hispanic, 9% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Alexander Wilson Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Southern Alamance High

In the 2023-24 school year, 602 students attended Alexander Wilson Elementary.

Alexander Wilson Elementary ranks 689th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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