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Warren Williams Elementary Alternative (Closed 2023)

901 Lawrence St
Sanford, NC 27330
Serving 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Warren Williams Elementary Alternative ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
(15-16)
<50%
47%
(15-16)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
62%
21%
Black
20%
25%
White
15%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Warren Williams Elementary Alternative?
60 students attend Warren Williams Elementary Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Warren Williams Elementary Alternative students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Warren Williams Elementary Alternative offer ?
Warren Williams Elementary Alternative offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Warren Williams Elementary Alternative part of?
Warren Williams Elementary Alternative is part of Lee County Schools.

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