Wilton Elementary School in Franklinton, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Wilton Elementary School is a rural public school in Franklinton, North Carolina that is part of Granville County School District. It serves 327 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.4:1. Its teachers have had 18 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

327 Students

16 Teachers

2555 NC Highway 96

Franklinton, NC 27525 View local requests

http://wes.gcs.k12.nc.us

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Wilton Elementary School Demographics

59%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

40%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Wilton Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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