Enrollment
642
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kernersville, NC
Caleb's Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Caleb's Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370150003122
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caleb's Creek Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Kernersville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Caleb's Creek Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caleb's Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Kernersville, NC.
School address
District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370150003122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caleb's Creek Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caleb's Creek Elementary
Caleb's Creek Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kernersville, North Carolina, enrolling 642 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 642 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 500 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #309.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 642 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kernersville's public schools, it stands alongside Nc Leadership Charter Academy (1,209 students): Caleb's Creek Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 20.8:1).
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools also operates West Forsyth High (2,145 students) and Ronald W Reagan High School (2,122 students) alongside Caleb's Creek Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Caleb's Creek Elementary compares
Caleb's Creek Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▼ 19% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,036
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 642 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 40.3%
African American 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Caleb's Creek Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, which includes Caleb's Creek Elementary.
$13,036
Per student
+8%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 52.1%
Federal 22.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Caleb's Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Forsyth High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R J Reynolds High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Forsyth High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkland High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caleb's Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Kernersville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nc Leadership Charter Academy
Standard public school
1,209 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Sedge Garden Elementary
Standard public school
714 students 14:1 students per teacher
Piney Grove Elementary
Standard public school
635 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Kernersville Elementary
Standard public school
568 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Union Cross Traditional Acad
Standard public school
549 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Cash Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 13:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~642 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Caleb's Creek Elementary
How many students attend Caleb's Creek Elementary?
Caleb's Creek Elementary has 642 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kernersville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caleb's Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Caleb's Creek Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caleb's Creek Elementary?
53.4% of students at Caleb's Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caleb's Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Caleb's Creek Elementary is White at 40.3% of enrollment, in Kernersville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caleb's Creek Elementary?
Caleb's Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Caleb's Creek Elementary rank among schools in Kernersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Caleb's Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Kernersville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kernersville on the city page.
Is Caleb's Creek Elementary a good school?
Caleb's Creek Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools?
Besides Caleb's Creek Elementary, Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools also operates West Forsyth High (2,145 students), Ronald W Reagan High School (2,122 students), and R J Reynolds High (1,759 students). See the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district page for the complete list.
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