Konnoak Elementary

Summary:

Konnoak Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serving 635 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district, which is ranked 164 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Konnoak Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (55.28%) compared to the district (29.31%) and state (19.4%) averages, as well as a lower percentage of White students (7.72%) compared to the district (9.77%) and state (47.1%) averages. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of North Carolina elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, Konnoak has an extremely high percentage of students (99.53%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Konnoak Elementary to other nearby schools in the same district, it becomes clear that the school is one of the lowest-performing in the area. For example, The Downtown School, a public charter school located about 3.5 miles away, consistently outperforms Konnoak Elementary across all academic measures and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Konnoak's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 50% of North Carolina elementary schools for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low socioeconomic status students. Despite the school's higher spending per student ($10,429 in 2018-2019) compared to the district average, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that addressing the underlying challenges related to poverty, language barriers, and other socioeconomic factors may be crucial for driving meaningful improvements at Konnoak Elementary.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 3200 Renon Road
       Winston Salem, NC  27127-5030


(336) 703-4163

District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1193rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,429 Help


Students who attend Konnoak Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Philo-Hill Magnet Academy
High:    Early College of Forsyth County
    Middle College of Forsyth County
    Parkland High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  635

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.3%
African American:
33.4%
White:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Konnoak Elementary ranks worse than 79.3% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 29th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.3%), African American (33.4%), White (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Konnoak Elementary is 14.6. 30 elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Konnoak Elementary is $10,429, which is the 20th highest among 42 elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Konnoak Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Konnoak Elementary 1193rd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Konnoak Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools 164th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Konnoak Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Konnoak Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 18.15 1133rd 1276 11.2%
2007 22.82 1109th 1293 14.2%
2008 30.03 1009th 1324 23.8%
2009 15.20 1217th 1354 10.1%
2010 17.40 1209th 1363 11.3%
2011 13.37 1275th 1381 7.7%
2012 10.71 1309th 1388 5.7%
2013 14.03 1277th 1403 9.0%
2014 12.52 1261st 1390 9.3%
2015 11.50 1322nd 1440 8.2%
2016 15.40 1262nd 1425 11.4%
2017 12.52 1301st 1429 9.0%
2018 12.39 1309th 1434 8.7%
2019 19.21 1277th 1473 13.3%
2021 17.75 1250th 1489 16.1%
2022 19.25 1289th 1514 14.9%
2023 16.83 1310th 1502 12.8%
2024 25.02 1193rd 1505 20.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Konnoak Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.94 317th 421 24.7%
2019 49.20 210th 497 57.7%
2021 36.58 230th 385 40.3%
2022 41.67 264th 485 45.6%
2023 28.47 392nd 514 23.7%
2024 43.24 272nd 533 49.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Konnoak Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.16 577th 801 28.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Konnoak Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.93 1150th 1332 13.7%
2019 30.27 1046th 1361 23.1%
2021 30.70 952nd 1329 28.4%
2022 28.16 1074th 1366 21.4%
2023 26.45 1149th 1437 20.0%
2024 38.34 946th 1450 34.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Konnoak Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.18 1246th 1405 11.3%
2019 20.94 1222nd 1424 14.2%
2021 15.83 1268th 1440 11.9%
2022 23.28 1197th 1458 17.9%
2023 23.94 1180th 1459 19.1%
2024 32.05 1055th 1455 27.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Konnoak Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.21 149th 878 83.0%
2021 27.42 515th 646 20.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Konnoak Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.52 1287th 1413 8.9%
2019 21.92 1213th 1430 15.2%
2021 20.79 1167th 1444 19.2%
2022 16.94 1293rd 1464 11.7%
2023 12.69 1355th 1461 7.3%
2024 19.43 1263rd 1464 13.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Konnoak Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.39 658th 927 29.0%
2019 48.64 463rd 949 51.2%
2021 37.10 537th 896 40.1%
2022 25.74 764th 927 17.6%
2023 27.34 730th 933 21.8%
2024 44.43 507th 924 45.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Konnoak Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.59 735th 851 13.6%
2019 32.79 648th 865 25.1%
2021 37.21 527th 843 37.5%
2022 41.47 526th 893 41.1%
2023 36.09 608th 915 33.6%
2024 40.76 588th 951 38.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Konnoak Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.04 1009th 1178 14.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Open Quote As a parent of a special education child, I have seen the effort and work my child's teachers put in and have been really impressed overall. They now have a brand new school starting the 2019-2020 school year. I am excited for my child to continue to attend school here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Konnoak Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 223 145 1 1 0 n/a n/a 4 374
1989 219 140 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1990 228 131 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1991 219 142 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1992 233 151 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1993 219 150 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 372
1994 203 172 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 382
1995 203 229 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 442
1996 203 229 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 442
1997 215 211 3 13 2 n/a n/a 0 444
1998 208 239 1 23 1 n/a n/a 0 472
1999 193 243 1 23 1 n/a n/a 0 461
2000 215 297 2 33 1 n/a n/a 0 548
2001 177 308 4 43 2 n/a n/a 0 534
2002 136 312 6 70 3 n/a n/a 0 527
2003 136 312 6 70 3 n/a n/a 0 527
2004 117 288 5 83 5 n/a n/a 0 498
2005 115 330 2 143 4 n/a n/a 0 594
2006 103 294 6 210 2 n/a n/a 0 615
2007 101 244 7 250 1 n/a n/a 35 638
2008 79 230 6 270 1 n/a n/a 51 637
2009 78 281 8 267 1 n/a n/a 0 635
2010 79 289 9 268 1 n/a n/a 0 646
2011 82 218 16 270 2 0 29 0 617
2012 98 257 14 301 2 1 30 0 703
2013 85 242 12 341 2 1 25 0 708
2014 94 223 11 338 3 1 28 0 698
2015 100 233 10 376 3 3 16 0 741
2016 90 232 6 375 2 2 15 0 722
2017 76 220 5 384 1 1 28 0 715
2018 68 219 5 334 2 1 18 0 647
2019 61 183 7 337 2 0 21 0 611
2020 55 194 5 353 0 0 22 0 629
2021 47 192 6 349 0 1 19 0 614
2022 47 188 5 330 0 1 16 0 587
2023 49 212 4 351 1 0 18 0 635

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Konnoak Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 374 28.0 13.3 25.9
1989 362 28.0 12.9 31.5
1990 365 28.0 13.0 33.4
1991 369 28.0 13.1 33.1
1992 389 32.0 12.1 25.2
1993 372 36.0 10.3 39.2
1994 382 34.0 11.2 38.7
1995 442 35.0 12.6 41.4
1996 442 35.0 12.6 41.4
1997 444 35.0 12.7 53.6
1998 472 40.0 11.8 47.7
1999 461 40.0 11.5 62.5
2000 548 40.0 13.7 53.1
2001 534 40.0 13.4 73.6
2002 527 40.0 13.2 74.6
2003 527 40.0 13.2 74.6
2004 498 40.0 12.5 74.5
2005 594 40.0 14.9 84.3
2006 615 40.0 15.4 88.5
2007 638 n/a n/a 94.4
2008 637 53.4 11.9 95.7
2009 635 56.9 11.2 86.6
2010 646 54.8 11.8 89.5
2011 617 50.2 12.2 94.8
2012 703 48.4 14.5 91.9
2013 708 50.9 13.8 93.2
2014 698 53.1 13.1 96.8
2015 741 55.0 13.4 99.6
2016 722 56.0 12.8 99.6
2017 715 51.9 13.7 96.9
2018 647 48.8 13.2 99.4
2019 611 45.9 13.3 99.5
2020 629 46.8 13.4 99.5
2021 614 47.4 12.9 99.5
2022 587 45.1 13.0 63.7
2023 635 43.2 14.6 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Konnoak Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 374 28.0 13.3 25.9
1989 362 28.0 12.9 31.5
1990 365 28.0 13.0 33.4
1991 369 28.0 13.1 33.1
1992 389 32.0 12.1 25.2
1993 372 36.0 10.3 39.2
1994 382 34.0 11.2 38.7
1995 442 35.0 12.6 41.4
1996 442 35.0 12.6 41.4
1997 444 35.0 12.7 53.6
1998 472 40.0 11.8 47.7
1999 461 40.0 11.5 62.5
2000 548 40.0 13.7 53.1
2001 534 40.0 13.4 73.6
2002 527 40.0 13.2 74.6
2003 527 40.0 13.2 74.6
2004 498 40.0 12.5 74.5
2005 594 40.0 14.9 84.3
2006 615 40.0 15.4 88.5
2007 638 n/a n/a 94.4
2008 637 53.4 11.9 95.7
2009 635 56.9 11.2 86.6
2010 646 54.8 11.8 89.5
2011 617 50.2 12.2 94.8
2012 703 48.4 14.5 91.9
2013 708 50.9 13.8 93.2
2014 698 53.1 13.1 96.8
2015 741 55.0 13.4 99.6
2016 722 56.0 12.8 99.6
2017 715 51.9 13.7 96.9
2018 647 48.8 13.2 99.4
2019 611 45.9 13.3 99.5
2020 629 46.8 13.4 99.5
2021 614 47.4 12.9 99.5
2022 587 45.1 13.0 63.7
2023 635 43.2 14.6 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Konnoak Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,736 (16.6%) $8,693 (83.4%) $10,429

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Konnoak Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1277th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1310th of 1502 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Konnoak Elementary)50.933.8
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)59.258.8
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Konnoak Elementary)37.721.3
 16.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)51.745.1
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Konnoak Elementary)38.235.5
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)53.852.3
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Konnoak Elementary)45.133.6
 11.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)56.452.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Konnoak Elementary)39.243.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)56.751.4
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Konnoak Elementary)3029.7
 0.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)52.743.2
 9.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Konnoak Elementary)64.250
 14.2%
   5th Grade Science (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)69.861.4
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students611635
 3.9%
African American183212
 15.8%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian74
 42.9%
Hispanic337351
 4.2%
Pacific Islander00
White6149
 19.7%
Two or More Races2118
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%99.5%
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Students at Konnoak Elementary are 55% Hispanic, 33% African American, 8% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 635 students attended Konnoak Elementary.

Konnoak Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.7% of North Carolina elementary schools.


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