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Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville
Elementary School · Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville · Whiteville, NC
A charter elementary school in Whiteville, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
35 Bacon's Way, Whiteville, NC 28472
- Math 44% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 40.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High8,530/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whiteville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,963
Median home value
$141,000
Median rent
$788/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28472; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville is listed in Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville is a public elementary school in Whiteville, NC, part of Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville, serving approximately 892 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 40.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,565 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville
What grades does Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville serve?
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville?
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville has an enrollment of approximately 892 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville?
The student-teacher ratio at Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville is 40.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville rank in NC?
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville ranks #2,565 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville's MySchoolScout rating?
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville a charter school?
Yes, Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville a Title I school?
No, Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville?
94.8% of students at Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 892
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 40.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Columbus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (910) 641-4042
- Area population (ZIP 28472)
- 17,833
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28472; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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