WILLIFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Williford Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Nash County Public Schools school district, located in Rocky Mount, NC with about 437 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Williford Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Williford Elementary School is a public school located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, serving students as part of the Nash County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing a structured learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, student growth, and the social-emotional development of children in the surrounding community. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and students, the school aims to prepare its pupils for academic success as they progress through their educational journey.

Beyond core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Williford Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school’s administration and staff work to create an inclusive environment where students feel supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. As part of the Nash County school system, Williford leverages district-wide resources and curriculum standards to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education designed to meet the evolving needs of the modern classroom.

For more information, contact Williford Elementary at (252) 937-9030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

801 Williford Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27803-3825
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WILLIFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rocky Mount, NC with about 437 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
437
Teachers:
27.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 437 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.

Black or African American
94.1%
Hispanic/Latino
3.4%
White
1.6%
Two or more races
0.9%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.