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Wilton Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 627 students

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5 stars

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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted August 28, 2012

The 2011-2012 year was great. The principal maintained a high level of communication and made an effort to get to know everyone. There is a great atmosphere of everyone pitching in and doing our best. I was excited that the principal had a PhD- I thought maybe the school system was going to set higher standards. It is somewhat disappointing to find that for 2012-2013 this principal has been moved to another school and we have to get to know another. Wilton was a school of distinction last year- why stir things up again?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 11, 2012

This is the best school around! The staff and principal are the best and do everything they can to help in any way possible! I love this place!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 11, 2012

I have to say this is a phenomenal school! This community benefits from the leadership of a great principal. I'm not sure about some of the other posts that other parents have submitted. Clearly, they are not in tune with the daily activities at this school. The technology at this school is 21st century. The staff and all employees are there for the students. They are the #1 priority. This school rocks!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 13, 2011

I've had 3 children in this school for the last two years. I can say that my children have learned and received a great education. I will admit that some teachers are better than others, but that will be anywhere you go. We moved into this school district/zone just for this school. Next year, my oldest will go to middle school and my two youngest will transfer to the new Tar River Elementary School. I just hope that we have the success at the two new locations that we have had with Wilton.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 10, 2011

I wrote a glowing review for this school in 2009. We've just finished our last year at Wilton and can hardly wait to leave as we've been transferred to the new school, Tar River Elementary for the 2011-2012 school year. The administration at this school sorely lacks in effective discipline and communication. The principal is not an effective leader for this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2010

Wilton is a fabulous school with great teachers and administrators. My daughter goes to this school and I am so thankful. The teachers are kind and caring. The Principal is visible, friendly, and has made tremendous improvements in the appearance of the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 7, 2010

I hate to be the one downer on this page but I feel it is not being represented fairly. I have had my child here for 3 years now and 2 out of those 3 have not been so great. As with all schools the teacher makes a world of difference and my child has had some good teachers. The cirriculam has been dumbed up recently where it is crazy easy for any normal child. The change in principal this year is terrible and greatly miss the last principal who actually did make it a great school for the 2 short years he was there. I feel like if I don't get my kid out of this little country school she'll never get anywhere in life. It's overcrowded, underfunded, the gym, computer and art classes are awful. The bus rides are over an hour long. I could go on and on.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 22, 2010

This is a great school! Don't let the apperance fool you because what's inside is outstanding. The teachers are OUTSTANDING and the PTA is on top of everything. We actually chose not to move out of the area because of the success that we have had at the school with our child. WAY TO GO WILTON!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 6, 2009

I love this school. The teachers are great and have a vested interest in each of the students there. My son just finished the 2nd grade and is looking forward to 3rd grade. It makes me happy to know that my son loves going to school each day. Thank you for all you do.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 26, 2009

I love this school. Not only did I attend this school but now I have a daughter that is in 1st grade. Some of the same teachers are still there. The teachers here love to teach and are wonderful with the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 28, 2008

I have had two boys that have gone to this school, I can't say enough about how much I love this school. You can tell that the teachers that are at this school love to teach and really love the students. The new principal is also really doing a great job.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 10, 2008

I have two daughters at Wilton and I volunteer. The teachers and the parents go way beyond the call of duty. I will be sad when my girls move on to junior high.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 22, 2008

I am a teacher assistant at Wilton as well as a grandparent. I am extremely proud of the staff and their dedication to our students and their families. I know of many teachers who deeply care about each of their students and not just academically. Parents are always welcome to visit and attend our many functions outside school hours.


Posted January 4, 2007

What a wonderful school. The teachers are right on it. Moved here from Fla; and these schools here are well advanced. All activities are wonderful and the teacher conferences are detailed and you always know where your child's education is at all times. A++++
—Submitted by Lisa, a parent


Posted January 23, 2006

Wilton is a wonderful school! Most all the teachers go beyond to help children with special needs. A lot of the teachers will volunteer their time and stay after school closes to help those who are behind. In my opinion it is a great school, Great teachers and the Principle is one of a kind. I would not have my child anywhere else!
—Submitted by a staff


Posted October 12, 2003

I am very proud to say I work for this school. The teachers go above and beyond for the children.
—Submitted by K Perry


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
66%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
77%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
81%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students>95%
Female93%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities>95%
Non-disabled students95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English95%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female74%
Male67%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities63%
Non-disabled students71%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English72%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students93%
Female>95%
Male90%
Black60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities90%
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English95%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students81%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English76%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students94%
Female92%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities80%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students88%
Female89%
Male86%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English93%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities>95%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 80% 54%
Black 12% 31%
Hispanic 8% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 33%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Lauren Allen
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (919) 528-9852
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2555 Hwy 96
Franklinton, NC 27525
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Phone: (919) 528-0033

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