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#1213 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 46% in state
Lee Woodard Elementary
Elementary School · Wilson County Schools · Black Creek, NC
A Wilson County Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 26, Black Creek, NC 27813
- Math 58% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lee Woodard Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lee Woodard Elementary 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average413/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,337
Median home value
$111,400
Median rent
$950/mo
College educated
6.6%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27813; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucama ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| Frederick Douglass ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | Not available | 335 | Compare → |
| Gardners ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | Not available | 242 | Compare → |
| New Hope ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | Not available | 453 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wilson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #13 of 25
- District spending per student
- $12,450NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lee Woodard Elementary is listed in Wilson County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lee Woodard Elementary
Lee Woodard Elementary is a public elementary school in Black Creek, NC, part of Wilson County Schools, serving approximately 165 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,213 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lee Woodard Elementary
What grades does Lee Woodard Elementary serve?
Lee Woodard Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lee Woodard Elementary?
Lee Woodard Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee Woodard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee Woodard Elementary is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lee Woodard Elementary rank in NC?
Lee Woodard Elementary ranks #1,213 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Lee Woodard Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lee Woodard Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Lee Woodard Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lee Woodard Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lee Woodard Elementary a charter school?
No, Lee Woodard Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lee Woodard Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lee Woodard Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lee Woodard Elementary?
97.6% of students at Lee Woodard Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 165
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wilson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (252) 399-7940
- Area population (ZIP 27813)
- 714
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 27813; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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