Fred L Wilson Elementary

Summary:

Fred L Wilson Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Kannapolis, North Carolina that serves 463 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces significant challenges, with a high percentage of Hispanic students, an extremely high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and a relatively high student-teacher ratio compared to surrounding schools.

Academically, Fred L Wilson Elementary consistently underperforms the Kannapolis City Schools district and the state of North Carolina, with proficiency rates that are lower across all grade levels and subject areas. This is particularly true for the school's African American and Hispanic student subgroups, who perform significantly worse than their peers at the district and state levels. Nearby schools, such as Concord Lake STEAM Academy, Winecoff Elementary, and Jackson Park Elementary, generally outperform Fred L Wilson Elementary across various metrics, including academic achievement, school ranking, and student demographics.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the relatively high student-teacher ratio, and the school's low ranking compared to the state and district averages may be contributing factors to Fred L Wilson Elementary's academic underperformance. Addressing these potential challenges and implementing targeted strategies to support the school's underperforming subgroups could be crucial in improving the overall educational outcomes for the students at Fred L Wilson Elementary.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 1401 Pine Street
       Kannapolis, NC  28081-4139


(704) 932-8656

District: Kannapolis City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1186th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,056 Help


Students who attend Fred L Wilson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kannapolis Middle
High:    A L Brown High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  463

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.6%
White:
27.9%
African American:
16.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fred L Wilson Elementary ranks worse than 78.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Kannapolis City Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Fred L Wilson Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.6%), White (27.9%), African American (16.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fred L Wilson Elementary is 15.5, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Kannapolis City Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fred L Wilson Elementary is $10,056. 4 elementary schools in the Kannapolis City Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fred L Wilson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fred L Wilson Elementary 1186th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Fred L Wilson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kannapolis City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kannapolis City Schools 217th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fred L Wilson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fred L Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.06 898th 1276 29.6%
2007 47.79 782nd 1293 39.5%
2008 50.45 704th 1324 46.8%
2009 53.84 716th 1354 47.1%
2010 52.82 739th 1363 45.8%
2011 52.81 746th 1381 46.0%
2012 41.17 924th 1388 33.4%
2013 32.41 986th 1403 29.7%
2014 29.76 1011th 1390 27.3%
2015 13.16 1299th 1440 9.8%
2016 16.02 1256th 1425 11.9%
2017 26.25 1132nd 1429 20.8%
2018 32.61 1041st 1434 27.4%
2019 34.76 1024th 1473 30.5%
2021 30.66 1014th 1489 31.9%
2022 26.09 1156th 1514 23.6%
2023 27.02 1137th 1502 24.3%
2024 25.31 1186th 1505 21.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fred L Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.87 281st 514 45.3%
2024 38.36 323rd 533 39.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fred L Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.89 771st 1332 42.1%
2019 35.78 959th 1361 29.5%
2021 35.44 855th 1329 35.7%
2022 37.96 880th 1366 35.6%
2023 35.88 978th 1437 31.9%
2024 36.34 984th 1450 32.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Fred L Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.94 1189th 1405 15.4%
2019 30.06 1078th 1424 24.3%
2021 36.94 878th 1440 39.0%
2022 27.54 1112th 1458 23.7%
2023 34.16 982nd 1459 32.7%
2024 25.67 1151st 1455 20.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fred L Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.87 443rd 669 33.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Fred L Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.91 828th 1413 41.4%
2019 44.50 837th 1430 41.5%
2021 26.49 1058th 1444 26.7%
2022 27.09 1106th 1464 24.5%
2023 22.35 1187th 1461 18.8%
2024 28.71 1109th 1464 24.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Fred L Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.08 635th 927 31.5%
2019 56.14 358th 949 62.3%
2021 39.34 509th 896 43.2%
2022 36.76 591st 927 36.2%
2023 23.60 781st 933 16.3%
2024 24.98 777th 924 15.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Fred L Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.79 425th 851 50.1%
2019 55.00 361st 865 58.3%
2021 46.50 405th 843 52.0%
2022 36.28 607th 893 32.0%
2023 44.69 505th 915 44.8%
2024 36.11 656th 951 31.0%
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Rank History for White students at Fred L Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.95 862nd 1178 26.8%
2019 24.98 999th 1183 15.6%
2021 20.69 1021st 1172 12.9%
2022 25.14 987th 1194 17.3%
2023 14.35 1098th 1183 7.2%
2024 32.86 852nd 1166 26.9%
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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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Monday, December 16, 2019

Open Quote I absolutely love the school. My child is in the dual language program and he is doing amazingly well. I also love the Global studies. The staff is amazing and supper welcoming. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fred L Wilson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 239 107 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1989 246 102 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1990 258 90 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1991 240 86 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1992 230 100 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1993 220 116 4 13 1 n/a n/a 0 354
1994 210 105 0 10 2 n/a n/a 0 327
1995 198 133 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1996 198 133 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1997 213 106 3 21 1 n/a n/a 0 344
1998 178 82 4 23 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1999 184 93 6 21 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2000 192 96 6 23 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2001 210 79 7 29 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2002 180 86 11 45 2 n/a n/a 0 324
2003 180 86 11 45 2 n/a n/a 0 324
2004 161 81 11 54 1 n/a n/a 0 308
2005 148 93 12 70 3 n/a n/a 0 326
2006 129 80 13 64 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2007 139 76 6 70 0 n/a n/a 27 318
2008 133 95 2 77 0 n/a n/a 20 327
2009 135 118 5 91 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2010 136 116 7 72 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2011 138 79 4 85 1 0 25 0 332
2012 147 81 3 111 1 0 25 0 368
2013 137 80 4 116 0 1 21 0 359
2014 130 91 3 116 0 1 31 0 372
2015 139 114 3 115 0 1 27 0 399
2016 131 104 4 130 1 0 34 0 404
2017 124 111 7 143 1 0 26 0 412
2018 108 70 4 153 0 0 18 0 353
2019 114 74 5 158 1 0 24 0 376
2020 99 64 5 172 0 0 25 0 365
2021 112 76 3 196 1 0 20 0 408
2022 120 74 1 206 2 0 24 0 427
2023 129 76 1 225 2 0 30 0 463

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 Fred L Wilson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 350 17.0 20.5 35.7
1989 353 17.0 20.7 49.9
1990 350 17.0 20.5 46.6
1991 328 17.0 19.2 49.7
1992 337 17.0 19.8 34.4
1993 354 20.0 17.7 47.2
1994 327 19.0 17.2 60.2
1995 344 22.0 15.6 58.7
1996 344 22.0 15.6 58.7
1997 344 23.0 15.0 54.9
1998 287 22.0 13.0 66.6
1999 304 22.0 13.8 66.8
2000 317 22.0 14.4 60.9
2001 325 25.0 13.0 66.2
2002 324 25.0 13.0 0
2003 324 25.0 13.0 0
2004 308 25.0 12.3 75.3
2005 326 25.0 13.0 77.6
2006 286 28.0 10.2 68.5
2007 318 n/a n/a 78
2008 327 27.0 12.1 81.1
2009 349 29.0 12.0 73.4
2010 331 27.0 12.2 67.1
2011 332 29.0 11.4 80.4
2012 368 26.0 14.1 80.4
2013 359 29.5 12.1 88
2014 372 28.0 13.2 89.5
2015 399 29.0 13.7 85.7
2016 404 29.0 13.9 99.3
2017 412 27.0 15.2 99.3
2018 353 24.3 14.5 98.3
2019 376 24.5 15.3 99.2
2020 365 25.8 14.1 99.2
2021 408 27.8 14.6 99.3
2022 427 31.7 13.4 99.3
2023 463 29.8 15.5 99.4

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 Fred L Wilson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 350 17.0 20.5 35.7
1989 353 17.0 20.7 49.9
1990 350 17.0 20.5 46.6
1991 328 17.0 19.2 49.7
1992 337 17.0 19.8 34.4
1993 354 20.0 17.7 47.2
1994 327 19.0 17.2 60.2
1995 344 22.0 15.6 58.7
1996 344 22.0 15.6 58.7
1997 344 23.0 15.0 54.9
1998 287 22.0 13.0 66.6
1999 304 22.0 13.8 66.8
2000 317 22.0 14.4 60.9
2001 325 25.0 13.0 66.2
2002 324 25.0 13.0 0
2003 324 25.0 13.0 0
2004 308 25.0 12.3 75.3
2005 326 25.0 13.0 77.6
2006 286 28.0 10.2 68.5
2007 318 n/a n/a 78
2008 327 27.0 12.1 81.1
2009 349 29.0 12.0 73.4
2010 331 27.0 12.2 67.1
2011 332 29.0 11.4 80.4
2012 368 26.0 14.1 80.4
2013 359 29.5 12.1 88
2014 372 28.0 13.2 89.5
2015 399 29.0 13.7 85.7
2016 404 29.0 13.9 99.3
2017 412 27.0 15.2 99.3
2018 353 24.3 14.5 98.3
2019 376 24.5 15.3 99.2
2020 365 25.8 14.1 99.2
2021 408 27.8 14.6 99.3
2022 427 31.7 13.4 99.3
2023 463 29.8 15.5 99.4

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 Fred L Wilson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,308 (13.0%) $8,748 (87.0%) $10,056

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fred L Wilson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1024th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1137th of 1502 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fred L Wilson Elementary)54.359.5
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kannapolis City Schools)48.950.5
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Fred L Wilson Elementary)43.527.8
 15.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Kannapolis City Schools)47.231.4
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fred L Wilson Elementary)36.239
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kannapolis City Schools)44.440.8
 3.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Fred L Wilson Elementary)53.235.1
 18.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Kannapolis City Schools)49.535.2
 14.3%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fred L Wilson Elementary)51.540.3
 11.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kannapolis City Schools)48.745.5
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Fred L Wilson Elementary)51.529.9
 21.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Kannapolis City Schools)4930.4
 18.6%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Fred L Wilson Elementary)69.162.3
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (Kannapolis City Schools)70.858.1
 12.7%
   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 Students376463
 23.1%
African American7476
 2.7%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic158225
 42.4%
Pacific Islander00
White114129
 13.2%
Two or More Races2430
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.2%99.4%
 0.1%


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Students at Fred L Wilson Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 28% White, 16% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Fred L Wilson Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.2% of North Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 463 students attended Fred L Wilson Elementary.

Students who attend Fred L Wilson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kannapolis Middle
High : A L Brown High


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