Very Good
#886 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 33% in state
West Bertie Elementary
Elementary School · Bertie County Schools · Kelford, NC
A Bertie County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
3734 Governors Road, Kelford, NC 27847
- Math 56% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Bertie Elementary score 48% 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 29 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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
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Where West Bertie 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated869/100K
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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
$32,986
Median home value
$59,500
Median rent
$1,098/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27847; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Bertie County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aulander ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 111 | Compare → |
| Colerain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 155 | Compare → |
| Windsor ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 350 | 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.
Bertie County Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,650NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Bertie Elementary is listed in Bertie County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Bertie Elementary
West Bertie Elementary is a public elementary school in Kelford, NC, part of Bertie County Schools, serving approximately 194 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #886 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Bertie Elementary
What grades does West Bertie Elementary serve?
West Bertie Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend West Bertie Elementary?
West Bertie Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bertie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bertie Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Bertie Elementary rank in NC?
West Bertie Elementary ranks #886 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is West Bertie Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
West Bertie Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 West Bertie Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Bertie Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Bertie Elementary a charter school?
No, West Bertie Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Bertie Elementary a Title I school?
No, West Bertie Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Bertie Elementary?
98.5% of students at West Bertie 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bertie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (252) 344-7621
- Area population (ZIP 27847)
- 1,026
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 27847; 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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