Wingate Elementary

Summary:

Wingate Elementary is a public elementary school in Wingate, North Carolina, serving around 400 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Union County Public Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 242 districts in the state.

Wingate Elementary has a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Hispanic (45.5%) and African American (34.75%) students, which is higher than nearby schools. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by End-of-Grade (EOG) test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Wingate Elementary's proficiency rates in 3rd-5th grade reading (41.7%, 37.9%, and 44.4%) were significantly below the district (59.4%, 65.7%, and 64.4%) and state (48.7%, 52.8%, and 50.3%) averages. Additionally, over 80% of Wingate Elementary's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Despite the school's overall lower academic performance, Wingate Elementary's African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner (ELL) student subgroups perform relatively well compared to their peers statewide. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, Wingate Elementary's African American students ranked 110th out of 924 North Carolina elementary schools in mathematics, and its Hispanic students ranked 281st out of 951 schools. When compared to nearby schools, such as Porter Ridge Elementary and Unionville Elementary, Wingate Elementary generally performs worse academically, but some nearby schools, like East Elementary, have even lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 301 Bivens Street
       Wingate, NC  28174


(704) 296-0635

District: Union County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
595th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,882 Help


Students who attend Wingate Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    East Union Middle
High:    Forest Hills High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  400

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.5%
African American:
34.8%
White:
14.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.3% Help


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Compare Details Wingate Elementary ranks better than 60.5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 21st among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Union County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Wingate Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.5%), African American (34.8%), White (14.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wingate Elementary is 11.1, which is the 3rd best among 29 elementary schools in the Union County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wingate Elementary is $12,882, which is the 8th highest among 29 elementary schools in the Union County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wingate Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wingate Elementary 595th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Wingate Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Union County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Union County Public Schools 53rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wingate Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wingate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.55 704th 1276 44.8%
2007 75.65 245th 1293 81.1%
2008 66.57 411th 1324 69.0%
2009 62.00 573rd 1354 57.7%
2010 71.87 354th 1363 74.0%
2011 79.10 220th 1381 84.1%
2012 78.96 234th 1388 83.1%
2013 50.42 655th 1403 53.3%
2014 51.51 679th 1390 51.2%
2015 44.29 839th 1440 41.7%
2016 51.12 710th 1425 50.2%
2017 48.47 772nd 1429 46.0%
2018 48.82 766th 1434 46.6%
2019 35.04 1019th 1473 30.8%
2021 31.74 1000th 1489 32.8%
2022 36.54 973rd 1514 35.7%
2023 44.52 855th 1502 43.1%
2024 59.32 595th 1505 60.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wingate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.38 38th 421 91.0%
2019 61.46 126th 497 74.6%
2021 61.74 79th 385 79.5%
2022 45.71 233rd 485 52.0%
2023 74.01 74th 514 85.6%
2024 57.11 164th 533 69.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wingate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.87 589th 1332 55.8%
2019 36.47 935th 1361 31.3%
2021 47.95 635th 1329 52.2%
2022 58.71 482nd 1366 64.7%
2023 55.34 593rd 1437 58.7%
2024 71.04 301st 1450 79.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Wingate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.40 535th 1405 61.9%
2019 29.87 1079th 1424 24.2%
2021 32.36 952nd 1440 33.9%
2022 36.16 963rd 1458 34.0%
2023 44.83 816th 1459 44.1%
2024 59.24 556th 1455 61.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wingate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.14 460th 897 48.7%
2019 19.35 814th 878 7.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wingate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.65 563rd 669 15.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Wingate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.90 938th 1413 33.6%
2019 41.54 884th 1430 38.2%
2021 32.15 953rd 1444 34.0%
2022 37.31 941st 1464 35.7%
2023 45.39 831st 1461 43.1%
2024 57.90 599th 1464 59.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Wingate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.49 314th 927 66.1%
2019 44.06 534th 949 43.7%
2021 58.45 258th 896 71.2%
2022 64.05 244th 927 73.7%
2023 58.98 318th 933 65.9%
2024 79.41 110th 924 88.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wingate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.40 134th 851 84.3%
2019 62.49 280th 865 67.6%
2021 46.19 408th 843 51.6%
2022 41.93 524th 893 41.3%
2023 57.30 330th 915 63.9%
2024 64.22 281st 951 70.5%
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Rank History for White students at Wingate Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.67 686th 1178 41.8%
2019 38.45 789th 1183 33.3%
2024 80.54 190th 1166 83.7%
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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 Wingate Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 439 143 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1989 436 160 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1990 458 159 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1991 432 148 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1992 432 142 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1993 401 141 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 551
1994 388 140 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 535
1995 332 208 1 41 2 n/a n/a 0 584
1996 332 208 1 41 2 n/a n/a 0 584
1997 335 199 1 59 2 n/a n/a 0 596
1998 342 210 0 81 1 n/a n/a 0 634
1999 333 237 3 89 2 n/a n/a 0 664
2000 312 280 2 90 2 n/a n/a 0 686
2001 279 269 4 128 0 n/a n/a 0 680
2002 244 332 3 154 0 n/a n/a 0 733
2003 244 332 3 154 0 n/a n/a 0 733
2004 255 319 6 185 1 n/a n/a 0 766
2005 219 316 4 202 1 n/a n/a 0 742
2006 201 338 3 221 2 n/a n/a 0 765
2007 198 300 6 254 2 n/a n/a 21 781
2008 154 277 3 200 0 n/a n/a 10 644
2009 143 301 3 184 0 n/a n/a 0 631
2010 151 277 5 204 2 n/a n/a 0 639
2011 149 269 3 204 1 0 19 0 645
2012 125 254 3 212 0 0 21 0 615
2013 131 251 2 195 2 0 20 0 601
2014 126 254 1 195 1 0 22 0 599
2015 115 252 1 228 2 0 18 0 616
2016 124 249 0 211 2 0 22 0 608
2017 113 247 0 223 2 0 27 0 612
2018 94 238 1 205 1 0 26 0 565
2019 85 176 0 207 1 0 24 0 493
2020 68 167 0 201 2 0 25 0 463
2021 61 160 0 178 2 0 17 0 418
2022 47 158 0 184 2 0 18 0 409
2023 57 139 0 182 2 0 20 0 400

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 Wingate Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 589 30.0 19.6 22.4
1989 597 30.0 19.9 22.8
1990 620 30.0 20.6 21.5
1991 584 30.0 19.4 22.8
1992 580 33.0 17.5 21.7
1993 551 29.0 19.0 26.7
1994 535 28.0 19.1 8.6
1995 584 33.0 17.7 47.6
1996 584 33.0 17.7 47.6
1997 596 35.0 17.0 42.1
1998 634 39.0 16.3 41.6
1999 664 40.0 16.6 49.2
2000 686 40.0 17.2 52.6
2001 680 40.0 17.0 53.7
2002 733 40.0 18.3 65.6
2003 733 40.0 18.3 65.6
2004 766 61.0 12.6 67.6
2005 742 61.0 12.2 70.8
2006 765 61.0 12.5 71.8
2007 781 n/a n/a 76.1
2008 644 61.1 10.5 n/a
2009 631 58.9 10.7 n/a
2010 639 59.0 10.8 72.6
2011 645 57.0 11.3 76.6
2012 615 52.3 11.7 83.9
2013 601 58.7 10.2 80.5
2014 599 59.9 10.0 86.8
2015 616 61.0 10.0 86
2016 608 59.0 10.3 80.9
2017 612 58.9 10.3 80.7
2018 565 54.0 10.4 99.5
2019 493 38.0 12.9 99.4
2020 463 41.5 11.1 99.4
2021 418 36.5 11.4 99.3
2022 409 36.0 11.3 99.3
2023 400 36.0 11.1 83.3

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 Wingate Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 589 30.0 19.6 22.4
1989 597 30.0 19.9 22.8
1990 620 30.0 20.6 21.5
1991 584 30.0 19.4 22.8
1992 580 33.0 17.5 21.7
1993 551 29.0 19.0 26.7
1994 535 28.0 19.1 8.6
1995 584 33.0 17.7 47.6
1996 584 33.0 17.7 47.6
1997 596 35.0 17.0 42.1
1998 634 39.0 16.3 41.6
1999 664 40.0 16.6 49.2
2000 686 40.0 17.2 52.6
2001 680 40.0 17.0 53.7
2002 733 40.0 18.3 65.6
2003 733 40.0 18.3 65.6
2004 766 61.0 12.6 67.6
2005 742 61.0 12.2 70.8
2006 765 61.0 12.5 71.8
2007 781 n/a n/a 76.1
2008 644 61.1 10.5 n/a
2009 631 58.9 10.7 n/a
2010 639 59.0 10.8 72.6
2011 645 57.0 11.3 76.6
2012 615 52.3 11.7 83.9
2013 601 58.7 10.2 80.5
2014 599 59.9 10.0 86.8
2015 616 61.0 10.0 86
2016 608 59.0 10.3 80.9
2017 612 58.9 10.3 80.7
2018 565 54.0 10.4 99.5
2019 493 38.0 12.9 99.4
2020 463 41.5 11.1 99.4
2021 418 36.5 11.4 99.3
2022 409 36.0 11.3 99.3
2023 400 36.0 11.1 83.3

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 Wingate Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,524 (19.6%) $10,358 (80.4%) $12,882

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wingate Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1019th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 855th of 1502 Elementary schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wingate Elementary)59.269.2
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)77.477
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Wingate Elementary)39.530.8
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)67.559.9
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wingate Elementary)47.372.3
 25%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)75.375.7
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Wingate Elementary)53.856.9
 3.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)72.668.3
 4.3%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wingate Elementary)51.250
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)77.875.6
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Wingate Elementary)40.525.7
 14.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)69.761.6
 8.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Wingate Elementary)72.655.7
 16.9%
   5th Grade Science (Union County Public Schools)84.978.4
 6.5%
   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 Students493400
 18.9%
African American176139
 21%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic207182
 12.1%
Pacific Islander00
White8557
 32.9%
Two or More Races2420
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.4%83.3%
 16.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wingate Elementary

Students who attend Wingate Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Union Middle
High : Forest Hills High

In the 2022-23 school year, 400 students attended Wingate Elementary.

Wingate Elementary ranks 595th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Wingate Elementary are 46% Hispanic, 35% African American, 14% White, 5% Two or more races.


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