Excellent
#288 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 11% in state
Wb Wicker Elementary
Elementary School · Lee County Schools · Sanford, NC
A Lee County Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
900 S Vance St, Sanford, NC 27330
- Math 47% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wb Wicker Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 24 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wb Wicker 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average358/100K
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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
$60,726
Median home value
$213,000
Median rent
$966/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27330; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd L Knight Children CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| J R Ingram JR ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Lee Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Deep River ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | Not available | 535 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lee County Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #2 of 16
- District spending per student
- $13,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wb Wicker Elementary is listed in Lee County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wb Wicker Elementary
Wb Wicker Elementary is a public elementary school in Sanford, NC, part of Lee County Schools, serving approximately 576 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #288 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wb Wicker Elementary
What grades does Wb Wicker Elementary serve?
Wb Wicker Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Wb Wicker Elementary?
Wb Wicker Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 576 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wb Wicker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wb Wicker Elementary is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wb Wicker Elementary rank in NC?
Wb Wicker Elementary ranks #288 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Wb Wicker Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wb Wicker Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Wb Wicker Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wb Wicker Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Wb Wicker Elementary a charter school?
No, Wb Wicker Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wb Wicker Elementary a Title I school?
No, Wb Wicker Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wb Wicker Elementary?
99.5% of students at Wb Wicker 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
- 576
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (919) 897-5400
- Area population (ZIP 27330)
- 41,473
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 27330; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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