Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary

Summary:

Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Greensboro, North Carolina that serves 511 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Guilford County Schools district, which is ranked 149 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American (68.3%) and Hispanic (22.11%) students compared to the state average. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in North Carolina, with academic performance well below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. This is despite the school having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and spending $11,644 per student, which is higher than the district and state averages. The school's extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch suggests that it serves a community with significant socioeconomic challenges, which likely contributes to the school's persistent low performance.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Guilford County district, such as George C Simkins Junior Elementary, The Experiential School of Greensboro, and Rankin Elementary, Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary consistently performs worse on academic measures, even though the nearby schools serve similar student populations. This suggests that the challenges faced by Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary may be unique and require a more tailored, school-specific approach to improvement.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 3931 Naco Road
       Greensboro, NC  27401


(336) 370-8150

District: Guilford County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1487th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,644 Help


Students who attend Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Otis L Hairston Senior Middle
High:    James B Dudley High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  559

Racial breakdown:

African American:
68.9%
Hispanic:
22.5%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary ranks worse than 98.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks last among 67 ranked elementary schools in the Guilford County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (68.9%), Hispanic (22.5%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary is 14.4. 43 elementary schools in the Guilford County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary is $11,644, which is the 21st highest among 67 elementary schools in the Guilford County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary 1487th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Guilford County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Guilford County Schools 149th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 35.77 930th 1276 27.1%
2007 8.72 1244th 1293 3.8%
2008 12.79 1218th 1324 8.0%
2009 13.95 1228th 1354 9.3%
2010 19.87 1184th 1363 13.1%
2011 21.41 1186th 1381 14.1%
2012 28.82 1104th 1388 20.5%
2013 14.67 1270th 1403 9.5%
2014 7.15 1330th 1390 4.3%
2015 7.86 1366th 1440 5.1%
2016 7.89 1363rd 1425 4.4%
2017 7.99 1350th 1429 5.5%
2018 5.21 1399th 1434 2.4%
2019 10.89 1365th 1473 7.3%
2021 7.22 1445th 1489 3.0%
2022 7.20 1460th 1514 3.6%
2023 6.23 1458th 1502 2.9%
2024 3.86 1487th 1505 1.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.27 355th 421 15.7%
2019 29.05 392nd 497 21.1%
2021 17.54 372nd 385 3.4%
2022 18.99 457th 485 5.8%
2023 21.88 453rd 514 11.9%
2024 22.68 476th 533 10.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.69 1292nd 1332 3.0%
2019 18.40 1234th 1361 9.3%
2021 14.47 1254th 1329 5.6%
2022 16.86 1263rd 1366 7.5%
2023 7.82 1414th 1437 1.6%
2024 6.84 1431st 1450 1.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.03 12th 14 14.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.04 1367th 1405 2.7%
2019 16.20 1282nd 1424 10.0%
2021 8.48 1386th 1440 3.8%
2022 9.74 1395th 1458 4.3%
2023 7.96 1410th 1459 3.4%
2024 8.72 1405th 1455 3.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.65 811th 897 9.6%
2019 28.35 702nd 878 20.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.59 68th 69 1.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.22 1380th 1413 2.3%
2019 8.67 1368th 1430 4.3%
2021 7.29 1410th 1444 2.4%
2022 7.84 1417th 1464 3.2%
2023 7.73 1410th 1461 3.5%
2024 2.47 1456th 1464 0.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.58 817th 927 11.9%
2019 29.91 741st 949 21.9%
2021 18.34 834th 896 6.9%
2022 19.74 838th 927 9.6%
2023 17.01 866th 933 7.2%
2024 14.96 871st 924 5.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.85 789th 851 7.3%
2019 38.69 563rd 865 34.9%
2021 14.36 816th 843 3.2%
2022 18.64 825th 893 7.6%
2023 20.16 821st 915 10.3%
2024 8.49 941st 951 1.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic 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.

Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Open Quote Falkener is a great school. The school has a great staff that truly does love the students and desire the best for them. There has been a bit of turnover due to changes in leadership but teachers seem to adjust and continue to provide their best level of education to the students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 39 523 11 75 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2003 39 523 11 75 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2004 21 457 4 82 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2005 16 473 5 92 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2006 10 476 4 85 3 n/a n/a 0 578
2007 13 508 1 87 3 n/a n/a 17 629
2008 11 477 7 85 3 n/a n/a 18 601
2009 9 469 7 95 3 n/a n/a 0 583
2010 11 492 11 106 1 n/a n/a 0 621
2011 15 459 11 116 5 0 8 0 614
2012 13 422 25 119 5 0 10 0 594
2013 14 434 28 117 5 0 7 0 605
2014 10 405 34 126 5 2 6 0 588
2015 9 385 36 124 5 4 6 0 569
2016 7 369 45 129 5 4 9 0 568
2017 11 393 41 113 3 3 9 0 573
2018 8 400 38 129 1 3 10 0 589
2019 8 419 32 123 2 3 13 0 600
2020 8 435 28 121 1 1 20 0 614
2021 8 353 23 115 1 0 11 0 511
2022 6 349 19 111 2 2 16 0 505
2023 19 349 10 113 3 2 15 0 511
2024 18 385 6 126 1 2 21 0 559

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 Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 648 28.0 23.1 68.7
2003 648 28.0 23.1 68.7
2004 564 28.0 20.1 91.3
2005 586 28.0 20.9 81.1
2006 578 28.0 20.6 85.3
2007 629 n/a n/a 71.4
2008 601 45.4 13.2 n/a
2009 583 45.9 12.7 80.6
2010 621 43.1 14.4 90
2011 614 45.6 13.4 91.7
2012 594 45.0 13.1 88.2
2013 605 42.0 14.3 98.7
2014 588 45.3 12.9 99.5
2015 569 43.0 13.2 98.8
2016 568 40.0 14.2 98.2
2017 573 40.5 14.1 99.5
2018 589 37.5 15.6 99.5
2019 600 40.5 14.7 99.5
2020 614 40.1 15.2 99.5
2021 511 38.0 13.4 99.4
2022 505 38.1 13.2 99.4
2023 511 34.9 14.6 99.4
2024 559 38.7 14.4 99.5

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 Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 648 28.0 23.1 68.7
2003 648 28.0 23.1 68.7
2004 564 28.0 20.1 91.3
2005 586 28.0 20.9 81.1
2006 578 28.0 20.6 85.3
2007 629 n/a n/a 71.4
2008 601 45.4 13.2 n/a
2009 583 45.9 12.7 80.6
2010 621 43.1 14.4 90
2011 614 45.6 13.4 91.7
2012 594 45.0 13.1 88.2
2013 605 42.0 14.3 98.7
2014 588 45.3 12.9 99.5
2015 569 43.0 13.2 98.8
2016 568 40.0 14.2 98.2
2017 573 40.5 14.1 99.5
2018 589 37.5 15.6 99.5
2019 600 40.5 14.7 99.5
2020 614 40.1 15.2 99.5
2021 511 38.0 13.4 99.4
2022 505 38.1 13.2 99.4
2023 511 34.9 14.6 99.4
2024 559 38.7 14.4 99.5

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 Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,838 (15.8%) $9,806 (84.2%) $11,644

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waldo C Falkener Senior 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 1365th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1458th of 1502 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary)52.236.6
 15.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)60.859.2
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary)32.218.3
 13.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)53.141.3
 11.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary)26.323.1
 3.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)52.451.7
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary)28.729.5
 0.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)55.952.3
 3.6%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary)42.413.2
 29.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)55.252
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary)32.622.4
 10.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)52.844.9
 7.9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary)39.128.9
 10.2%
   5th Grade Science (Guilford County Schools)69.561.8
 7.7%
   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 Students600511
 14.8%
African American419349
 16.7%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian3210
 68.8%
Hispanic123113
 8.1%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White819
 137.5%
Two or More Races1315
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%99.4%
 0.1%


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Students at Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary are 69% African American, 23% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% White, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 559 students attended Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary.

Students who attend Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Otis L Hairston Senior Middle
High : James B Dudley High

Waldo C Falkener Senior Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.2% of North Carolina elementary schools.


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