Whitnel Elementary School

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Whitnel Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1425 Berkley St SW,  Lenoir, NC
Caldwell County Schools
3.8
330 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kim Case
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
38%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
26.5%
State Average
19.2%
Science
27.3%
State Average
20.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
278:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%
White
57.9%
Hispanic
23.7%
Two or more races
9.8%
Black
7.5%
Asian
1.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/25/2023
The staff was always helpful. It seemed like my son was getting a good education.
4.0 parent
4/24/2023
Whitnel has welcomed students (new or previous) with open arms. My child switched schools, it didn't work out and so we switched back to Whitnel, and Prinicipal Smith was absolutely wonderful. He was accommodating, patient, understanding, kind and helpful. He even matched my child up with the perfec...
5.0 parent
8/28/2011
I would like to say that Whitnel Is an GREAT SCHOOL! I attended school there when I was younger and the school was a year a round school. The teachers,staff,faculty,principle EVERYONE IS GREAT! Mrs.Swanson was wonderful as well as Mr.Berry. If you are looking for a great school for your child to lea...
1.0 parent
4/20/2011
I "was" a parent of children at Whitnel Elementary. I would not recommend that ANY child attend this school until their leadership is changed. The principal most certainly favors certain children and/or parents over others. Also nepotism is rampant here. When one of the Special Ed children was pinch...

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Whitnel Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Lenoir, NC, in the Lenoir neighborhood, and is served by the Caldwell County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 330 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Whitnel Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $296,210. Discover additional schools in the area, like Caldwell Online Academy, Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy, Heritage Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Lenoir has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Whitnel Elementary School.

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