D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Wendell Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3355 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, NC 27591
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 25th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
C
Students gain 0.73 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 23rd percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

45
Repit Score
out of 100
424
Students
enrolled
10.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%25/1001.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%23/100Students gain 0.73 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.83 in 2009–19; 24th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−4 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency27% (−15 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%47%reading -1 pts, math -11 pts49th percentile (list)
Black25%5%reading -1 pts, math -14 pts25th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%25%reading +6 pts, math -5 pts50th percentile (list)
Low-income37%22%reading +9 pts, math -3 pts61st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3355 Wendell Blvd
City Wendell
ZIP Code 27591
District 3704720
NCES School ID 370472001904
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27591

Understanding the community around Wendell Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $79,360
Per Capita Income $34,530
Poverty Rate 5.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.4%
High School or Higher 88.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $260,500
Median Rent $1,076
Owner-Occupied 77.8%
Renter-Occupied 22.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Wendell Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 32.8%
Black 31.6%
Hispanic/Latino 25.0%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More Races 5.0%
American Indian 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 424
Teachers (FTE) 39.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Wendell Elementary?
Wendell Elementary has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Wendell Elementary?
Wendell Elementary has 424 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1.
What grades does Wendell Elementary serve?
Wendell Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Wendell Elementary receive per student?
Wendell Elementary receives $14,074 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Wendell Elementary in 27591 ▼
Avg Home Value
$372,315
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,898
1-Year Change
+0.8%
% Renters
22.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026