Wilton Elementary

wes.gcs.k12.nc.us

245 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wilton Elementary School is a public school located in Franklinton, North Carolina, and is part of the Granville County Public Schools district. Serving students in the primary grade levels, the school functions as a community-centered educational environment committed to fostering academic growth and personal development. Its location on Highway 96 positions it as a key resource for families in the rural and suburban areas of Granville County, focusing on foundational learning and the social-emotional well-being of its young student body.

The school emphasizes a traditional elementary curriculum supported by the district’s broader educational standards. Like many schools in the Granville County system, Wilton Elementary focuses on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in classroom learning, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for updates on academic progress, school events, and district-wide initiatives, maintaining transparency through its digital presence and administrative communications.

245

Total Students

15.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

141.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	39
Black	65
Two or More	19

White
122 (49.8 %)
Black
65 (26.5 %)
Hispanic
39 (15.9 %)
Two or More
19 (7.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Granville County Schools
Phone:	(919)528-0033
Website:	http://wes.gcs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 48