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Wadesboro Elementary

Summary:

Wadesboro Elementary is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in Wadesboro, North Carolina, with a student population of 144 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Anson County Schools district, which is ranked 168 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wadesboro Elementary stands out from the surrounding schools in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (77.78%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 13.6% to 56.35% African American. Additionally, Wadesboro Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 97.92% in the 2022-2023 school year, much higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 56.37% to 99.57%. Academically, Wadesboro Elementary consistently underperforms the Anson County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects.

Despite spending $11,235 per student, which is higher than the spending at some of the nearby schools, such as Anson Middle ($9,167) and Rockingham Middle ($9,095), Wadesboro Elementary's academic performance remains persistently low. This suggests that the school may be facing systemic challenges in providing a high-quality education to its predominantly African American and low-income student population, and that targeted interventions and support may be needed to address these disparities.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 321 Camden Road
       Wadesboro, NC  28170

(704) 694-9383

District: Anson County Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,235 Help


Students who attend Wadesboro Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Anson Middle
High:    Anson County Early College High
    Anson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  232

Racial breakdown:

African American:
75.0%
White:
12.1%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wadesboro Elementary ranks worse than 97.5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (75%), White (12.1%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wadesboro Elementary is 16.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wadesboro Elementary is $11,235.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wadesboro Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wadesboro Elementary 1467th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Wadesboro Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Anson County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Anson County Schools 168th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wadesboro Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wadesboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.17 1429th 1473 3.0%
2021 3.07 1488th 1489 0.1%
2022 3.81 1507th 1514 0.5%
2023 3.32 1493rd 1502 0.6%
2024 6.51 1467th 1505 2.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wadesboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.14 153rd 154 0.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wadesboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.20 1300th 1332 2.4%
2019 11.68 1303rd 1361 4.3%
2022 6.90 1358th 1366 0.6%
2023 5.76 1424th 1437 0.9%
2024 11.50 1393rd 1450 3.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Wadesboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.78 1348th 1405 4.1%
2019 15.29 1293rd 1424 9.2%
2022 2.19 1458th 1458 0.0%
2023 4.85 1443rd 1459 1.1%
2024 8.25 1413th 1455 2.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wadesboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.66 865th 878 1.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Wadesboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.47 1386th 1413 1.9%
2019 2.66 1419th 1430 0.8%
2021 4.63 1430th 1444 1.0%
2022 6.40 1428th 1464 2.5%
2023 3.94 1451st 1461 0.7%
2024 6.07 1433rd 1464 2.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Wadesboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.42 844th 927 9.0%
2019 19.19 866th 949 8.7%
2022 6.35 927th 927 0.0%
2023 11.61 908th 933 2.7%
2024 14.27 876th 924 5.2%
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Rank History for White students at Wadesboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.64 1173rd 1178 0.4%
2022 45.03 683rd 1194 42.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Wadesboro Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 194 300 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1989 187 297 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1990 178 290 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1991 175 306 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1992 172 292 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 465
1993 165 302 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 468
1994 157 281 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 441
1995 170 289 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1996 170 289 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1997 141 267 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 413
1998 118 267 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 389
1999 111 280 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2000 114 312 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 432
2001 104 339 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 452
2002 90 306 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2003 90 306 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2004 94 324 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 430
2005 79 330 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2006 77 299 8 3 2 n/a n/a 0 389
2007 75 287 9 1 1 n/a n/a 4 377
2008 38 257 5 4 1 n/a n/a 9 314
2009 30 222 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 264
2010 26 201 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 239
2011 34 206 6 4 0 0 5 0 255
2012 40 195 4 3 0 0 7 0 249
2013 49 197 4 3 0 0 5 0 258
2014 29 130 2 0 1 0 4 0 166
2015 12 82 2 1 0 0 3 0 100
2016 12 103 2 2 0 0 4 0 123
2017 32 114 5 3 0 0 4 0 158
2018 25 128 3 4 0 0 7 0 167
2019 28 129 4 3 1 0 6 0 171
2020 18 129 2 3 1 0 5 0 158
2021 11 122 3 3 0 0 5 0 144
2022 17 108 2 4 0 0 10 0 141
2023 16 112 0 9 0 0 7 0 144
2024 28 174 1 13 0 0 16 0 232

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 Wadesboro Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 495 25.0 19.8 50.9
1989 485 25.0 19.4 67.8
1990 469 26.0 18.0 67.6
1991 484 26.0 18.6 65.5
1992 465 26.0 17.8 48.2
1993 468 30.0 15.6 54.3
1994 441 28.0 15.8 58.5
1995 461 35.0 13.2 58.4
1996 461 35.0 13.2 58.4
1997 413 35.0 11.8 64.9
1998 389 38.0 10.2 61.2
1999 395 30.0 13.2 70.9
2000 432 30.0 14.4 68.1
2001 452 30.0 15.1 n/a
2002 403 30.0 13.4 75.9
2003 403 30.0 13.4 75.9
2004 430 28.0 15.4 77.7
2005 422 28.0 15.1 80.8
2006 389 28.0 13.9 79.7
2007 377 n/a n/a 81.8
2008 314 22.8 13.8 91.1
2009 264 19.5 13.5 85.6
2010 239 14.0 17.0 48.5
2011 255 15.0 16.8 0
2012 249 14.5 17.0 92.4
2013 258 15.5 16.5 93
2014 166 9.8 16.8 86.7
2015 100 8.0 12.5 91
2016 123 7.0 17.5 97.6
2017 158 7.5 20.9 96.8
2018 167 8.1 20.4 98.2
2019 171 8.6 19.8 98.2
2020 158 8.8 17.8 98.1
2021 144 9.5 15.0 97.9
2022 141 9.5 14.7 97.9
2023 144 9.1 15.6 97.9
2024 232 14.2 16.2 98.7

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 Wadesboro Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 495 25.0 19.8 50.9
1989 485 25.0 19.4 67.8
1990 469 26.0 18.0 67.6
1991 484 26.0 18.6 65.5
1992 465 26.0 17.8 48.2
1993 468 30.0 15.6 54.3
1994 441 28.0 15.8 58.5
1995 461 35.0 13.2 58.4
1996 461 35.0 13.2 58.4
1997 413 35.0 11.8 64.9
1998 389 38.0 10.2 61.2
1999 395 30.0 13.2 70.9
2000 432 30.0 14.4 68.1
2001 452 30.0 15.1 n/a
2002 403 30.0 13.4 75.9
2003 403 30.0 13.4 75.9
2004 430 28.0 15.4 77.7
2005 422 28.0 15.1 80.8
2006 389 28.0 13.9 79.7
2007 377 n/a n/a 81.8
2008 314 22.8 13.8 91.1
2009 264 19.5 13.5 85.6
2010 239 14.0 17.0 48.5
2011 255 15.0 16.8 0
2012 249 14.5 17.0 92.4
2013 258 15.5 16.5 93
2014 166 9.8 16.8 86.7
2015 100 8.0 12.5 91
2016 123 7.0 17.5 97.6
2017 158 7.5 20.9 96.8
2018 167 8.1 20.4 98.2
2019 171 8.6 19.8 98.2
2020 158 8.8 17.8 98.1
2021 144 9.5 15.0 97.9
2022 141 9.5 14.7 97.9
2023 144 9.1 15.6 97.9
2024 232 14.2 16.2 98.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wadesboro Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,965 (26.4%) $8,270 (73.6%) $11,235

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wadesboro Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1429th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1493rd of 1502 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Wadesboro Elementary)13.420.5
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Anson County Schools)40.443.3
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Wadesboro Elementary)26.521.9
 4.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Anson County Schools)48.944.6
 4.3%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wadesboro Elementary)22.915.4
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Anson County Schools)52.342
 10.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Wadesboro Elementary)26.512.8
 13.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Anson County Schools)47.132.9
 14.2%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Wadesboro Elementary)57.832.1
 25.7%
   5th Grade Science (Anson County Schools)67.652
 15.6%
   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 Students171144
 15.8%
African American129112
 13.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic39
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White2816
 42.9%
Two or More Races67
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.2%97.9%
 0.3%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 232 students attended Wadesboro Elementary.

Students at Wadesboro Elementary are 75% African American, 12% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

Students who attend Wadesboro Elementary usually go on to attend Anson Middle


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