Walter Thompson Elementary School serves 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
230 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
41 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
52%
25%
White
39%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Walter Thompson Elementary School?
230 students attend Walter Thompson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Walter Thompson Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are White, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Walter Thompson Elementary School offer ?
Walter Thompson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Walter Thompson Elementary School part of?
Walter Thompson Elementary School is part of Onslow County Schools.
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