Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wahl Coates Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wahl Coates Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Wahl Coates Elementary School's student population of 390 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Mascot
Pirate
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1972
School Rankings
Wahl Coates Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wahl Coates Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2270 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
75%
25%
White
10%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wahl Coates Elementary School's ranking?
Wahl Coates Elementary School is ranked #2270 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wahl Coates Elementary School often compared to?
Wahl Coates Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmhurst Elementary School, Wintergreen Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Wahl Coates Elementary School?
390 students attend Wahl Coates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Wahl Coates Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wahl Coates Elementary School?
Wahl Coates Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wahl Coates Elementary School offer ?
Wahl Coates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wahl Coates Elementary School part of?
Wahl Coates Elementary School is part of Pitt County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 11/11/2011
i went to this scholl for 5 years it rocks.
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