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Traphill Elementary School

9794 Traphill Rd
Traphill, NC 28685
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 80 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Traphill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Traphill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Traphill Elementary School's student population of 80 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

Traphill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Traphill Elementary School is 0.27, 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)
#1097 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
60-69%
51%
40-49%
50%
≥50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
n/a
25%
White
85%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Traphill Elementary School's ranking?
Traphill Elementary School is ranked #1097 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Traphill Elementary School?
80 students attend Traphill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Traphill Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Traphill Elementary School?
Traphill Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Traphill Elementary School offer ?
Traphill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Traphill Elementary School part of?
Traphill Elementary School is part of Wilkes County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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