Serving 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alexander Wilson 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 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alexander Wilson Elementary School's student population of 609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alexander Wilson 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 Alexander Wilson Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1434 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
25%
22%
Black
13%
24%
White
52%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Alamance-Burlington Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Alexander Wilson Elementary School is ranked #1434 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Alexander Wilson Elementary School often compared to?
Alexander Wilson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like B. Everett Jordan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Alexander Wilson Elementary School?
609 students attend Alexander Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Alexander Wilson Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alexander Wilson Elementary School?
Alexander Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Alexander Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Alexander Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alexander Wilson Elementary School part of?
Alexander Wilson Elementary School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools.
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