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#1320 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 50% in state
Traphill Elementary School
Elementary School · Wilkes County Schools · Traphill, NC
A Wilkes County Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
9794 Traphill Rd, Traphill, NC 28685
- Math 58% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Traphill Elementary School score 50% 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 16 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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
96.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Traphill Elementary School 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated840/100K
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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
$45,029
Median home value
$134,300
Median rent
$786/mo
College educated
4.2%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
26%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28685; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Wilkes County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C B Eller Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 272 | Compare → |
| Millers Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 696 | Compare → |
| Moravian Falls Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 250 | Compare → |
| Mulberry Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 406 | 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.
Wilkes County Schools
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #16 of 22
- District spending per student
- $12,150NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Traphill Elementary School is listed in Wilkes County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Traphill Elementary School
Traphill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Traphill, NC, part of Wilkes County Schools, serving approximately 80 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,320 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Traphill Elementary School
What grades does Traphill Elementary School serve?
Traphill Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Traphill Elementary School?
Traphill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Traphill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Traphill Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Traphill Elementary School rank in NC?
Traphill Elementary School ranks #1,320 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Traphill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Traphill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Traphill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Traphill Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Traphill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Traphill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Traphill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Traphill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Traphill Elementary School?
96.2% of students at Traphill Elementary School 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
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Wilkes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (336) 651-7160
- Area population (ZIP 28685)
- 2,345
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 28685; 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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