White Oak Elementary School serves 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Oak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
White Oak Elementary School's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of White Oak Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
41%
25%
White
45%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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 schools are White Oak Elementary School often compared to?
White Oak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colerain Elementary School, West Bertie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend White Oak Elementary School?
483 students attend White Oak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of White Oak Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Oak Elementary School?
White Oak Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does White Oak Elementary School offer ?
White Oak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White Oak Elementary School part of?
White Oak Elementary School is part of Edenton-Chowan Schools School District.
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