Enrollment
361
Elementary
DISTRICT 283 · STATE 467
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 370288001171
Williamston Primary
400 West Blvd, Williamston, NC 27892 · (252) 792-3253 · Martin County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL361 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 14.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
358 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 82%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 62 | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 101 | 28% |
| Grade 1 | 94 | 26% |
| Grade 2 | 104 | 29% |
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Williamston Primary→E J Hayes Elementary
Based on grade levels within Martin County Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Williamston Primary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamston Primary this school | 361 | 99.2% | N/A |
| P W Moore Elementary Elizabeth City | 353 | 99.2% | 39.0% |
| Sycamore Lane Elementary Laurinburg | 347 | 98.0% | 34.9% |
| James Love Elementary Shelby | 376 | 98.7% | 40.7% |
| Monroe Avenue Elementary Hamlet | 411 | 96.4% | 38.5% |
| South Creek Elementary Robersonville | 337 | 99.1% | 38.5% |
Matched among North Carolina elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Williamston Primary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 361 | #1,018 of 1,485 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.5:1 | #594 of 1,377 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.4% | #722 of 1,379 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 99.2% | #531 of 1,414 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.7% | #799 of 937 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
361
+31 (+9%) vs 2020
-45% since 1990-91, when it was 654
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
was 12.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 361 | 24.9 | 14.5:1 | 99% (358) |
| 2023-24 | 362 | 26 | 13.9:1 | 99% (359) |
| 2022-23 | 368 | 23.3 | 15.8:1 | 99% (365) |
| 2020-21 | 330 | 26 | 12.7:1 | 99% (327) |
| 2017-18 | 379 | 27 | 14.0:1 | 99% (375) |
| 2015-16 | 461 | 29 | 15.9:1 | 99% (458) |
| 2010-11 | 448 | 29 | 15.4:1 | 77% (347) |
| 2000-01 | 486 | 40 | 12.2:1 | 78% (378) |
| 1990-91 | 654 | 35 | 18.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Williamston Primary.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (379 to 361); teachers down 8% (27 to 24.9).
About Williamston Primary
Williamston Primary serves students in Williamston, North Carolina, as a small elementary school. The school offers pre-K through 2 and enrolls 361 students. On average, elementary schools in North Carolina enroll around 467, and this school is 23% below that mark.
District-wide, Martin County Schools has 10 schools and 3,382 students.
Of every 100 students at Williamston Primary, about 58 are Black. The rest of enrollment is 23% White, 10% Hispanic, and 8% multiracial. Among all residents of Martin County, the Black share is about 40%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 59%.
With 24.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 14.5:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in North Carolina is similar, at 14.9:1. Roughly 99% of students come from households that qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The figure for public schools in Martin County is close, at 99%.
American Community Survey estimates for Martin County show that median household income comes to about $48,578, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 17% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 15%. Martin County counts 12 public schools with about 3,967 students.
Williamston Primary is about 0.4 miles from Martin County High, its nearest public school. There are 5 other public schools within five miles.
NCES describes the area around Williamston Primary as Town: Distant, meaning in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Over the 4 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment rose 9%. The ratio was 12.7:1 in 2020-21 and 14.5:1 in 2024-25.
On allk12, people connected to Williamston Primary can post about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Martin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
21,644
Census ACS
Median income
$48,578
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
3,967 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Martin County Schools
- Martin County HighHigh · 752 students
- Riverside HighHigh · 470 students
- South Creek ElementaryElementary · 337 students
- Riverside MiddleMiddle · 335 students
- E J Hayes ElementaryElementary · 280 students
- South Creek HighHigh · 265 students
Other schools in Williamston
- Martin County HighHigh · 752 students
- Riverside HighHigh · 470 students
- Bear Grass Charter SchoolHigh · 445 students
- Riverside MiddleMiddle · 335 students
- E J Hayes ElementaryElementary · 280 students
- Rodgers ElementaryElementary · 219 students
Nearby schools
- Martin County High0.4 mi · 752
- Riverside High0.4 mi · 470
- E J Hayes Elementary0.7 mi · 280
- Riverside Middle2.0 mi · 335
- Rodgers Elementary4.2 mi · 219
- Bear Grass Charter School6.0 mi · 445
Frequently asked questions
About Williamston PrimaryHow many students attend Williamston Primary?
Williamston Primary enrolls approximately 361 students in grades PK-02.
Is Williamston Primary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Williamston Primary is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at Williamston Primary?
Approximately 14.5:1 students per teacher at Williamston Primary.
How diverse is Williamston Primary?
Williamston Primary reports a student body of 23% White, 10% Hispanic, 58% Black, 1% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees Williamston Primary?
Williamston Primary is overseen by Martin County Schools in Martin County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.