- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winston-Salem, NC
Friendship Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Friendship Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370114002760
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Friendship Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #7 of 20
- schools in Winston-Salem · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Friendship Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Friendship Elementary ranks #7 of 20 schools in Winston-Salem, NC.
School address
District: Davidson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370114002760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Friendship Elementary held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 370114002760 · Winston-Salem, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 15.2:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High (992 students)
Friendship Elementary held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Friendship Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Grove High
Oak Grove High
992 students
- North Davidson
North Davidson High
935 students
- Central Davids
Central Davidson High
897 students
- Ledford Senior
Ledford Senior High
776 students
- West Davidson
West Davidson High
740 students
- This school
Friendship Elementary
470 students
What this shows Friendship Elementary reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Friendship Elementary compares
Friendship 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 45% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,178
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
African American 10.6%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Friendship Elementary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davidson County Schools reports $11,178 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Friendship Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Davidson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Davidson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ledford Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Davidson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Friendship Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Winston-Salem
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Quality Education Academy
Standard public school
776 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Kimmel Farm Elementary
Standard public school
760 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Wallburg Elementary
Standard public school
717 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Gibson Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
560 students 14:1 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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Friendship Elementary
How many students attend Friendship Elementary?
Friendship Elementary has 470 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winston-Salem, NC. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friendship Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Friendship Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 Friendship Elementary?
36.4% of students at Friendship Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Friendship Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Friendship Elementary is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Winston-Salem, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Friendship Elementary?
Friendship Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Friendship Elementary rank among schools in Winston-Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Friendship Elementary ranks #7 of 20 schools in Winston-Salem, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winston-Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County Schools?
Besides Friendship Elementary, Davidson County Schools also operates Oak Grove High (992 students), North Davidson High (935 students), and Central Davidson High (897 students). See the Davidson County Schools district page for the complete list.