- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kernersville, NC
Cash Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cash Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370150000593
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cash Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Kernersville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cash Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cash Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Kernersville, NC.
School address
District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370150000593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Cash Elementary held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 370150000593 · Kernersville, NC Other · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 13:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: West Forsyth High (2,145 students)
Cash Elementary held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cash Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Forsyth H
West Forsyth High
2,145 students
- Ronald W Reaga
Ronald W Reagan High School
2,122 students
- R J Reynolds H
R J Reynolds High
1,759 students
- East Forsyth H
East Forsyth High
1,647 students
- Parkland High
Parkland High
1,569 students
- This school 520
Cash Elementary
520 students
What this shows Cash Elementary reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cash Elementary compares
Cash Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▼ 16% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 22% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$13,811
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 520 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 51.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
African American 18.3%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Cash Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools reports $13,811 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cash 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkland High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cash Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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.
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Caleb's Creek Elementary
Standard public school
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Piney Grove Elementary
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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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cash Elementary
How many students attend Cash Elementary?
Cash Elementary has 520 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kernersville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cash Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cash Elementary is 13:1, which is 18% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Cash Elementary?
55.6% of students at Cash Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cash Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cash Elementary is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Kernersville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cash Elementary?
Cash Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cash Elementary rank among schools in Kernersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cash Elementary ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools?
Besides Cash 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.