WB Wicker Elementary

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WB Wicker Elementary ranks 1079 th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

WB Wicker Elementary is a public elementary school in Sanford, North Carolina, serving 575 students from kindergarten to 5th grade, and is part of the Lee County Schools district.

WB Wicker Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently underperforming compared to the Lee County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in proficiency rates on standardized tests. The school has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (54.78%) and a lower percentage of White students (11.13%) compared to nearby schools. Additionally, the school struggles to serve its gifted and talented student population, ranking in the bottom 20% of North Carolina elementary schools in this category. With a high percentage of students (62.66% to 85.39%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a largely economically disadvantaged student population.

When comparing WB Wicker Elementary to nearby schools, the academic performance gap becomes even more apparent. For instance, Tramway Elementary, located just 3.49 miles away, consistently outperforms WB Wicker Elementary across all subject areas and grade levels. The nearby MINA Charter School of Lee County also underperforms compared to state averages, suggesting that the academic challenges faced by WB Wicker Elementary may be systemic within the local education system.

Detail:

Public K-5

900 S Vance St
Sanford, NC 27330

(919) 897-5400

District: Lee County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1079^th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 576

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

52.6%

African American:

32.6%

White:

9.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details WB Wicker Elementary ranks worse than 71.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.33. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

WB Wicker Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks WB Wicker Elementary 1079^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See WB Wicker Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Lee County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County Schools 132^nd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at WB Wicker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	9.63	1391^st	1489	6.6%
2022	23.90	1194^th	1514	21.1%
2023	30.30	1082^nd	1502	28.0%
2024	31.33	1079^th	1505	28.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at WB Wicker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	16.41	377^th	385	2.1%
2022	45.27	237^th	485	51.1%
2023	46.87	234^th	514	54.5%
2024	41.36	291^st	533	45.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at WB Wicker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.94	536^th	801	33.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at WB Wicker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	14.83	1242^nd	1329	6.5%
2022	37.48	890^th	1366	34.8%
2023	46.40	782^nd	1437	45.6%
2024	45.44	810^th	1450	44.1%

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Rank History for Female students at WB Wicker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	9.61	1370^th	1440	4.9%
2022	23.30	1196^th	1458	18.0%
2023	37.26	931^st	1459	36.2%
2024	36.27	983^rd	1455	32.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at WB Wicker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	0.76	491^st	494	0.6%
2022	3.20	491^st	500	1.8%
2023	38.83	511^th	582	12.2%
2024	31.56	611^th	669	8.7%

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Rank History for Male students at WB Wicker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	10.99	1343^rd	1444	7.0%
2022	26.54	1117^th	1464	23.7%
2023	24.61	1156^th	1461	20.9%
2024	27.81	1128^th	1464	23.0%

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Rank History for African American students at WB Wicker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	18.73	829^th	896	7.5%
2022	31.29	680^th	927	26.6%
2023	42.60	521^st	933	44.2%
2024	59.81	289^th	924	68.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at WB Wicker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	16.58	792^nd	843	6.0%
2022	38.34	571^st	893	36.1%
2023	46.13	488^th	915	46.7%
2024	45.06	521^st	951	45.2%

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Rank History for White students at WB Wicker Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	13.68	1108^th	1172	5.5%
2022	27.31	956^th	1194	19.9%
2023	63.93	404^th	1183	65.8%
2024	50.10	613^th	1166	47.4%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for WB Wicker Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	85	237	1	362	3	0	28	716
2021	80	206	1	329	2	1	13	632
2022	65	160	0	314	3	0	13	555
2023	64	177	0	315	1	0	18	575
2024	52	188	0	303	2	0	31	576

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 WB Wicker Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	716	48.9	14.6	78.9
2021	632	46.9	13.4	62.7
2022	555	41.0	13.5	66.8
2023	575	40.5	14.1	85.4
2024	576	42.1	13.6	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 WB Wicker Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	716	48.9	14.6	78.9
2021	632	46.9	13.4	62.7
2022	555	41.0	13.5	66.8
2023	575	40.5	14.1	85.4
2024	576	42.1	13.6	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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
WB Wicker Elementary	Public	K-5	900 S Vance St	Sanford	27330	Lee County	Lee County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 897-5400	576	42	13.6	99.5%	52 (9.0%)	188 (32.6%)	303 (52.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.4%)	31.3	1079^th of 1505 public elementary schools	28.3%		30.3	1082^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	28.0%	3	56.3	48.9	42.4				39.6	47.9	31.5				53.3
J R Ingram Junior Elementary	Public	K-5	3309 Wicker St	Sanford	27330	Lee County	Lee County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 774-3772	400	31	12.9	99.3%	148 (37.0%)	86 (21.5%)	131 (32.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.5%)	48.9	764^th of 1505 public elementary schools	49.2%		52.6	725^th of 1502 public elementary schools	51.7%	39	63.5	56.2	57.4				40.0	49.3	54.4				60.3		$9,063	$1,217	$7,846
BT Bullock Elementary	Public	K-5	1410 McNeill Road	Sanford	27330	Lee County	Lee County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 718-0160	487	38	12.8	99.4%	169 (34.7%)	103 (21.1%)	184 (37.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (5.3%)	47.6	788^th of 1505 public elementary schools	47.6%		39.8	938^th of 1502 public elementary schools	37.5%	150	64.4	60.2	56.2				42.7	51.6	40.4				60.7		$10,085	$1,594	$8,491
MINA Charter School of Lee County	Public, Charter	K-8	2732 Industrial Drive	Sanford	27332	Lee County	MINA Charter School of Lee County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 745-1442	427	33	12.9	92.5%	76 (17.8%)	167 (39.1%)	129 (30.2%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (11.2%)	27.8	1144^th of 1505 public elementary schools	24.0%		17.4	1301^st of 1502 public elementary schools	13.4%	157	68.4	31.1	33.3	47.1	27.3	21.1	47.4	31.1	40.5	35.3	40.9	42.1	45.2	26.3
J Glenn Edwards Elementary	Public	K-5	3115 Cemetery Rd	Sanford	27332	Lee County	Lee County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 774-3733	519	39	13.2	99.4%	144 (27.7%)	88 (17.0%)	236 (45.5%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (8.3%)	54.8	664^th of 1505 public elementary schools	55.9%		46.3	828^th of 1502 public elementary schools	44.9%	164	60.5	66.7	60.4				36.8	54.8	46.5				71.3		$9,176	$1,462	$7,714
Tramway Elementary	Public	K-5	360 Center Church Road	Sanford	27330	Lee County	Lee County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 718-0170	559	43	12.9	46.2%	316 (56.5%)	73 (13.1%)	144 (25.8%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.8%)	88.9	129^th of 1505 public elementary schools	91.4%		75.3	320^th of 1502 public elementary schools	78.7%	191	87.5	76.4	81.0				73.9	68.5	64.6				86.1		$9,060	$791	$8,269
Greenwood Elementary	Public	K-5	1127 Greenwood Rd	Sanford	27332	Lee County	Lee County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 776-0506	556	44	12.7	99.5%	232 (41.7%)	62 (11.2%)	214 (38.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (8.5%)	69.7	414^th of 1505 public elementary schools	72.5%		72.8	363^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	75.8%	51	75.2	73.3	70.8				52.4	61.6	51.9				67.9		$9,213	$1,139	$8,074
Broadway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	307 S Main St	Broadway	27505	Lee County	Lee County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 258-3828	482	37	13.0	99.4%	184 (38.2%)	63 (13.1%)	212 (44.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.1%)	14.9	1364^th of 1505 public elementary schools	9.4%		20.4	1249^th of 1502 public elementary schools	16.8%	115	39.2	39.1	37.9				21.6	31.9	37.9				41.4		$9,542	$1,101	$8,441
Deep River Elementary	Public	K-5	4000 Deep River Rd	Sanford	27330	Lee County	Lee County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 776-2722	535	38	14.0	99.4%	161 (30.1%)	86 (16.1%)	254 (47.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.4%)	60.9	567^th of 1505 public elementary schools	62.3%		62.8	536^th of 1502 public elementary schools	64.3%	31	69.9	60.7	77.2				33.0	52.2	51.1				79.3		$9,663	$1,381	$8,282
Benhaven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	520 Olive Farm Dr	Sanford	27332	Lee County	Harnett County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 499-4811	1,031	69	14.9	44.8%	464 (45.0%)	217 (21.0%)	220 (21.3%)	26 (2.5%)	2 (0.2%)	8 (0.8%)	94 (9.1%)	74.2	335^th of 1505 public elementary schools	77.7%		74.1	340^th of 1502 public elementary schools	77.4%	5	78.7	72.3	66.9				58.5	69.4	58.1				62.2		$8,663	$866	$7,797

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Is WB Wicker Elementary a good school?

WB Wicker Elementary ranks 1079^th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend WB Wicker Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 576 students attended WB Wicker Elementary.

What district is WB Wicker Elementary in?

Lee County Schools

What is the racial makeup of WB Wicker Elementary?

Students at WB Wicker Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 33% African American, 9% White, 5% Two or more races.

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