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Williford Elementary
Elementary School · Nash County Public Schools · Rocky Mount, NC
A Nash County Public Schools elementary school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
801 Williford Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27803
- Math 13% proficient (2017)
- Reading 14% proficient (2017)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Williford Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 9-year record (2009–2017) and has held near 14% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Williford 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 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,793/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rocky Mount), 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
$59,647
Median home value
$168,600
Median rent
$889/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nash Everywhere Digital Academy (neda)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.0 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Our Lady Perpetual Help Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Chosen Generation Childcare CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–7 | 1.9 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Rocky Mount AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 426 | 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.
Nash County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #24 of 27
- District spending per student
- $12,350NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Williford Elementary is listed in Nash County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Williford Elementary
Williford Elementary is a public elementary school in Rocky Mount, NC, part of Nash County Public Schools, serving approximately 253 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,614 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Williford Elementary
What grades does Williford Elementary serve?
Williford Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Williford Elementary?
Williford Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Williford Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Williford Elementary rank in NC?
Williford Elementary ranks #2,614 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Williford Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Williford Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Williford Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Williford Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Williford Elementary a charter school?
No, Williford Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Williford Elementary a Title I school?
No, Williford Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williford Elementary?
98.8% of students at Williford 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Nash County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (252) 937-9030
- Area population (ZIP 27803)
- 19,851
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 27803; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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