Fred L Wilson Elementary

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463 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Fred L. Wilson Elementary School is a public school located in Kannapolis, North Carolina, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Kannapolis City Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school community prides itself on being a neighborhood hub where educators and families work collaboratively to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond core academics, Fred L. Wilson Elementary offers a variety of programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in literacy and mathematics while integrating social-emotional learning to ensure the holistic development of every child. By leveraging resources from the district and maintaining active communication with parents, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive space that empowers students to reach their full potential.

463

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fred L Wilson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	225
Black	76
Asian	1
Two or More	30
American Indian	2

Hispanic
225 (48.6 %)
White
129 (27.9 %)
Black
76 (16.4 %)
Two or More
30 (6.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Kannapolis City Schools
Phone:	(704)932-8656
Website:	http://flwes.kcs.k12.nc.us/cms/One.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	412
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 72

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 78