Serving 111 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Boomer-ferguson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boomer-ferguson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Boomer-ferguson Elementary School's student population of 111 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering youth to lead and succeed in the global community
School Rankings
Boomer-ferguson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boomer-ferguson Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1853 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
5%
24%
White
77%
42%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boomer-ferguson Elementary School's ranking?
Boomer-ferguson Elementary School is ranked #1853 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Boomer-ferguson Elementary School?
111 students attend Boomer-ferguson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Boomer-ferguson Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boomer-ferguson Elementary School?
Boomer-ferguson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Boomer-ferguson Elementary School offer ?
Boomer-ferguson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boomer-ferguson Elementary School part of?
Boomer-ferguson Elementary School is part of Wilkes County Schools.
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