Summary:
The city of Traphill, North Carolina has only one public elementary school, Traphill Elementary School, which serves grades K-5. The school is part of the Wilkes County Schools district, which is ranked 104 out of 242 districts in the state.
Traphill Elementary School does not appear to be a standout performer in North Carolina. While it has some positive metrics, such as higher-than-average 4th and 5th-grade math proficiency rates, the school struggles in several areas. It has consistently low statewide rankings, placing between 765-871 out of 1,490-1,505 North Carolina elementary schools over the past 3 school years. The school also has below-average proficiency rates in 3rd-grade math and reading compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, Traphill Elementary has a very high free/reduced lunch rate of 96.25%, indicating a high-poverty student population.
Despite the school's challenges, it does have some bright spots. The relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.4 to 1 could be a positive factor, as it may allow for more individualized attention and support for students. Additionally, the school's higher-than-average proficiency rates in 4th-grade math and 5th-grade science suggest it may be doing a better job of supporting student learning in certain grade levels and subject areas. However, the school's high spending per student of $13,971 (in the 2018-2019 school year) has not yet translated into strong academic outcomes.
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