- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sanford, NC
Wb Wicker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wb Wicker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370256003492
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wb Wicker Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Sanford · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 81.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wb Wicker Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wb Wicker Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Sanford, NC.
School address
District: Lee County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370256003492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Wb Wicker Elementary held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370256003492 · Sanford, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 14.7:1 · 81.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee County High (1,459 students)
Wb Wicker Elementary held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wb Wicker Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee County Hig
Lee County High
1,459 students
- Southern Lee H
Southern Lee High School
1,180 students
- Sanlee Middle
Sanlee Middle School
792 students
- This school
Wb Wicker Elementary
588 students
- J Glenn Edward
J Glenn Edwards Elementary
587 students
- Greenwood Elem 571
Greenwood Elementary
571 students
What this shows Wb Wicker Elementary reports 588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wb Wicker Elementary compares
Wb Wicker Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.2% | ▲ 23% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,241
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.9%
African American 35.9%
White 8.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Wb Wicker Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee County Schools reports $13,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wb Wicker Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Lee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sanlee Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J Glenn Edwards Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wb Wicker Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Sanford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Highland Elementary
Standard public school
854 students 14:1 students per teacher
J Glenn Edwards Elementary
Standard public school
587 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Tramway Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Deep River Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Bt Bullock Elementary
Standard public school
511 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wb Wicker Elementary
How many students attend Wb Wicker Elementary?
Wb Wicker Elementary has 588 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sanford, NC. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wb Wicker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wb Wicker Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 7% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wb Wicker Elementary?
81.2% of students at Wb Wicker Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wb Wicker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wb Wicker Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment, in Sanford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wb Wicker Elementary?
Wb Wicker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wb Wicker Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Wb Wicker Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Sanford, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sanford on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee County Schools?
Besides Wb Wicker Elementary, Lee County Schools also operates Lee County High (1,459 students), Southern Lee High School (1,180 students), and Sanlee Middle School (792 students). See the Lee County Schools district page for the complete list.