Elementary Schools in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools


Summary:

The Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district in North Carolina is home to 44 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The district is ranked 159 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating there is room for improvement in academic performance across the district.

Several schools within the district stand out as high-performing, including Meadowlark Elementary, Clemmons Elementary, Vienna Elementary, Sherwood Forest Elementary, and Lewisville Elementary. These schools consistently outperform the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in math and reading ranging from 65% to over 90% across grade levels. In contrast, some schools in the district struggle, with proficiency rates as low as 12-20% in certain subject areas.

The data reveals significant disparities in funding and resources across the district, with per-student spending ranging from $8,250 to $85,793. This suggests that addressing these inequities could be an important step in improving educational outcomes for all students in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district. Additionally, the high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which can be an indicator of economic disadvantage, may contribute to the performance gaps observed between schools.

District Detail

 475 Corporate Square Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105

 (336) 727-2292

SchoolDigger Rank:
159th of 242 North Carolina districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 51,745

Primary Schools: 44
Middle Schools: 17
High Schools: 18
Alternative Schools: 2
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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