Serving 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School's student population of 559 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2448 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
23%
21%
Black
69%
25%
White
3%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School's ranking?
Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School is ranked #2448 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School often compared to?
Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School?
559 students attend Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School?
Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School offer ?
Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School part of?
Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
School Reviews
4 2/11/2020
My overall experience with this school has been extremely frustrating. It is difficult to have real meaningful conversations about issues because of the school's unwillingness to take responsibility and acknowledge the school is in decline. There is a lack of urgency to shift the school's culture and tackle its issues head on - which ultimately is detrimental to the education of the hundreds of children that roam its halls each day. Teachers are hit or miss - they are either Awesome, or mediocre. Communication with teachers is the same hit or miss. The past two years have shown a huge decline in the overall culture within the school. Discipline is enforced in an inconsistent and bias manner; physical altercations and bullying have vastly increased - without consistency in discipline and holding students accountable I am worried for the future of the school and the students. Previous years I had confidence and confirmation that matters of bullying were addressed and set expectations were upheld. However, my experience over the past two years lends a firm opinion that the school does not effectively deal with bullying. This goes back to inconsistency in discipline and bias in discipline.
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