Wahl Coates Elementary

Summary:

Wahl Coates Elementary is a public elementary school in Greenville, North Carolina, serving 423 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Pitt County Schools district, which is ranked 137 out of 242 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wahl Coates Elementary faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and a student population that is predominantly African American (around 72-73%) and economically disadvantaged (over 97% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch). The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of North Carolina elementary schools based on state standardized test scores, which are significantly lower than the Pitt County and state averages. In contrast, nearby schools like Ridgewood Elementary and Wintergreen Intermediate generally perform better academically and have more diverse student populations.

The low student-teacher ratio at Wahl Coates Elementary, ranging from 12.7 to 13.8 students per teacher, suggests the school may be able to provide more individualized attention, but this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. The high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, coupled with the school's persistent low performance, underscores the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the unique challenges faced by Wahl Coates Elementary and support the success of its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2200 E 5th St
       Greenville, NC  27858-3003


(252) 752-2514

District: Pitt County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1338th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,427 Help


Students who attend Wahl Coates Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    C M Eppes Middle
High:    Junius H Rose High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  390

Racial breakdown:

African American:
75.1%
White:
10.0%
Hispanic:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wahl Coates Elementary ranks worse than 88.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks last among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Pitt County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (75.1%), White (10%), Hispanic (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wahl Coates Elementary is 12.7, which is the 5th best among 20 elementary schools in the Pitt County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wahl Coates Elementary is $13,427, which is the highest among 22 elementary schools in the Pitt County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wahl Coates Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wahl Coates Elementary 1338th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Wahl Coates Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Pitt County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pitt County Schools 137th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wahl Coates Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wahl Coates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.68 206th 1276 83.9%
2007 49.35 757th 1293 41.5%
2008 36.98 906th 1324 31.6%
2009 14.94 1218th 1354 10.0%
2010 11.61 1267th 1363 7.0%
2011 26.34 1118th 1381 19.0%
2012 21.17 1204th 1388 13.3%
2013 45.74 735th 1403 47.6%
2014 32.10 978th 1390 29.6%
2015 35.84 990th 1440 31.3%
2016 31.42 1054th 1425 26.0%
2017 20.05 1215th 1429 15.0%
2018 18.67 1226th 1434 14.5%
2019 21.34 1245th 1473 15.5%
2021 11.77 1366th 1489 8.3%
2022 13.36 1383rd 1514 8.7%
2023 19.23 1264th 1502 15.8%
2024 16.33 1338th 1505 11.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wahl Coates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.20 374th 801 53.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wahl Coates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.79 1090th 1332 18.2%
2019 27.92 1090th 1361 19.9%
2021 16.62 1211th 1329 8.9%
2022 19.39 1228th 1366 10.1%
2023 26.22 1154th 1437 19.7%
2024 22.82 1257th 1450 13.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Wahl Coates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.58 1254th 1405 10.7%
2019 26.85 1132nd 1424 20.5%
2021 15.58 1273rd 1440 11.6%
2022 21.30 1232nd 1458 15.5%
2023 20.71 1242nd 1459 14.9%
2024 22.02 1223rd 1455 15.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wahl Coates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.17 253rd 897 71.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Wahl Coates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.64 1180th 1413 16.5%
2019 20.68 1228th 1430 14.1%
2021 11.49 1332nd 1444 7.8%
2022 10.31 1392nd 1464 4.9%
2023 23.91 1168th 1461 20.1%
2024 13.90 1347th 1464 8.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Wahl Coates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.25 611th 927 34.1%
2019 35.75 647th 949 31.8%
2021 20.22 811th 896 9.5%
2022 25.46 768th 927 17.2%
2023 37.40 597th 933 36.0%
2024 28.08 732nd 924 20.8%
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Rank History for White students at Wahl Coates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.42 920th 1178 21.9%
2023 22.36 1012th 1183 14.5%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Wahl Coates Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 235 290 6 2 0 n/a n/a 26 559
1989 232 287 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1990 209 317 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1991 252 279 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1992 296 296 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1993 301 281 10 1 2 n/a n/a 0 595
1994 314 292 11 9 2 n/a n/a 0 628
1995 337 251 7 1 3 n/a n/a 0 599
1996 337 251 7 1 3 n/a n/a 0 599
1997 332 301 10 5 3 n/a n/a 0 651
1998 334 307 6 8 2 n/a n/a 31 688
1999 370 335 9 13 0 n/a n/a 0 727
2000 380 295 13 18 2 n/a n/a 0 708
2001 345 203 12 17 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2002 337 201 18 21 3 n/a n/a 0 580
2003 337 201 18 21 3 n/a n/a 0 580
2004 337 212 25 21 2 n/a n/a 0 597
2005 338 240 21 14 1 n/a n/a 0 614
2006 383 233 17 13 1 n/a n/a 0 647
2007 178 289 11 22 3 n/a n/a 12 515
2008 149 305 17 19 2 n/a n/a 13 505
2009 140 316 12 18 1 n/a n/a 0 487
2010 133 323 8 14 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2011 128 285 8 19 0 1 12 0 453
2012 131 271 3 19 0 0 16 0 440
2013 113 279 7 22 0 0 21 0 442
2014 92 279 7 33 0 0 27 0 438
2015 80 296 7 34 1 0 18 0 436
2016 61 269 3 37 0 0 19 0 389
2017 70 280 4 31 0 1 17 0 403
2018 49 264 4 33 1 1 19 0 371
2019 47 292 1 30 0 1 26 0 397
2020 54 284 2 28 3 1 32 0 404
2021 55 291 5 29 1 1 28 0 410
2022 59 317 3 26 2 1 26 0 434
2023 57 306 4 31 1 0 24 0 423
2024 39 293 4 34 0 0 20 0 390

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wahl Coates Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 559 30.0 18.6 41.3
1989 525 30.0 17.5 46.7
1990 530 30.0 17.6 n/a
1991 542 30.0 18.0 0
1992 603 37.0 16.2 37.1
1993 595 35.0 17.0 42
1994 628 36.0 17.4 37.4
1995 599 35.0 17.1 45.6
1996 599 35.0 17.1 45.6
1997 651 39.0 16.7 36.3
1998 688 44.0 15.6 42.2
1999 727 47.0 15.5 46.2
2000 708 46.0 15.4 47.6
2001 577 40.0 14.4 45.1
2002 580 42.0 13.8 32.4
2003 580 42.0 13.8 32.4
2004 597 39.0 15.3 43
2005 614 44.0 14.0 39.4
2006 647 43.0 15.0 37.2
2007 515 n/a n/a 62
2008 505 38.8 13.0 27.4
2009 487 37.5 13.0 n/a
2010 478 35.7 13.4 67.2
2011 453 36.4 12.4 67.3
2012 440 33.9 12.9 66.1
2013 442 33.3 13.2 71.3
2014 438 34.5 12.6 74
2015 436 36.0 12.1 75.9
2016 389 32.0 12.1 76.6
2017 403 37.1 10.8 87.6
2018 371 33.7 10.9 99.2
2019 397 32.9 12.0 99.2
2020 404 33.3 12.1 99.3
2021 410 32.1 12.7 99.3
2022 434 31.2 13.8 97.2
2023 423 32.7 12.9 99.3
2024 390 30.5 12.7 99.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wahl Coates Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 559 30.0 18.6 41.3
1989 525 30.0 17.5 46.7
1990 530 30.0 17.6 n/a
1991 542 30.0 18.0 0
1992 603 37.0 16.2 37.1
1993 595 35.0 17.0 42
1994 628 36.0 17.4 37.4
1995 599 35.0 17.1 45.6
1996 599 35.0 17.1 45.6
1997 651 39.0 16.7 36.3
1998 688 44.0 15.6 42.2
1999 727 47.0 15.5 46.2
2000 708 46.0 15.4 47.6
2001 577 40.0 14.4 45.1
2002 580 42.0 13.8 32.4
2003 580 42.0 13.8 32.4
2004 597 39.0 15.3 43
2005 614 44.0 14.0 39.4
2006 647 43.0 15.0 37.2
2007 515 n/a n/a 62
2008 505 38.8 13.0 27.4
2009 487 37.5 13.0 n/a
2010 478 35.7 13.4 67.2
2011 453 36.4 12.4 67.3
2012 440 33.9 12.9 66.1
2013 442 33.3 13.2 71.3
2014 438 34.5 12.6 74
2015 436 36.0 12.1 75.9
2016 389 32.0 12.1 76.6
2017 403 37.1 10.8 87.6
2018 371 33.7 10.9 99.2
2019 397 32.9 12.0 99.2
2020 404 33.3 12.1 99.3
2021 410 32.1 12.7 99.3
2022 434 31.2 13.8 97.2
2023 423 32.7 12.9 99.3
2024 390 30.5 12.7 99.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wahl Coates Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,630 (19.6%) $10,796 (80.4%) $13,426

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wahl Coates Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1245th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1264th of 1502 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wahl Coates Elementary)38.144.2
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pitt County Schools)60.960.6
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Wahl Coates Elementary)42.628.8
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pitt County Schools)52.844.7
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wahl Coates Elementary)31.136.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pitt County Schools)53.959.1
 5.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Wahl Coates Elementary)39.332.7
 6.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Pitt County Schools)5552.2
 2.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wahl Coates Elementary)52.434.3
 18.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pitt County Schools)60.854.7
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Wahl Coates Elementary)58.134.3
 23.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Pitt County Schools)52.244.5
 7.7%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Wahl Coates Elementary)53.552.2
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Pitt County Schools)73.568.7
 4.8%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students397423
 6.5%
African American292306
 4.8%
American Indian01
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic3031
 3.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White4757
 21.3%
Two or More Races2624
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.2%99.3%
 0%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wahl Coates Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 390 students attended Wahl Coates Elementary.

Students who attend Wahl Coates Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : C M Eppes Middle
High : Junius H Rose High

Students at Wahl Coates Elementary are 75% African American, 10% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Wahl Coates Elementary ranks in the bottom 11.1% of North Carolina elementary schools.


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