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#2514 of 2,648 schools in NC
Vick Elementary
Elementary School · Wilson County Schools · Wilson, NC
A Wilson County Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
504 N Carroll Street, Wilson, NC 27893
- Math 33% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vick Elementary score 32% proficient, which is below 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 18 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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
98.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Vick 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,011/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilson), 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
$40,180
Median home value
$153,000
Median rent
$894/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
42.5%
Poverty rate
30.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27893; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Nc School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| B O Barnes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Milton M Daniels Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 3–12 | 0.8 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Sallie B Howard SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,251 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Wilson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #25 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
Vick Elementary is listed in Wilson County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vick Elementary
Vick Elementary is a public elementary school in Wilson, NC, part of Wilson County Schools, serving approximately 326 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,514 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vick Elementary
What grades does Vick Elementary serve?
Vick Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Vick Elementary?
Vick Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vick Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vick Elementary is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vick Elementary rank in NC?
Vick Elementary ranks #2,514 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Vick Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Vick Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Vick Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vick Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Vick Elementary a charter school?
No, Vick Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vick Elementary a Title I school?
No, Vick Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vick Elementary?
98.5% of students at Vick 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
- 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Wilson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.1%
- Phone
- (252) 399-7886
- Area population (ZIP 27893)
- 38,626
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 27893; 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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