Wb Wicker Elementary School

900 S Vance St
Sanford, NC 27330
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 576 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wb Wicker 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 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wb Wicker Elementary School's student population of 576 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
576 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Wb Wicker 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 Wb Wicker Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2006 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(21-22)
42%
51%
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30%
50%
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40-44%
63%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
53%
21%
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Black
33%
25%
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White
9%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
68%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wb Wicker Elementary School's ranking?
Wb Wicker Elementary School is ranked #2006 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Wb Wicker Elementary School?
576 students attend Wb Wicker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Wb Wicker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wb Wicker Elementary School?
Wb Wicker Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wb Wicker Elementary School offer ?
Wb Wicker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wb Wicker Elementary School part of?
Wb Wicker Elementary School is part of Lee County Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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