- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kernersville, NC
Kernersville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kernersville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370150000613
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kernersville Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Kernersville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kernersville Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kernersville Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Kernersville, NC.
School address
District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370150000613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Kernersville Elementary held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 370150000613 · Kernersville, NC Other · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 11.6:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: West Forsyth High (2,145 students)
Kernersville Elementary held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Kernersville 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 568
Kernersville Elementary
568 students
What this shows Kernersville Elementary reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kernersville Elementary compares
Kernersville 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 11% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.5%
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 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
White 23.9%
African American 22.0%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Kernersville 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 Kernersville 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Forsyth High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kernersville 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
642 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Piney Grove Elementary
Standard public school
635 students 15.9:1 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
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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kernersville Elementary
How many students attend Kernersville Elementary?
Kernersville Elementary has 568 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kernersville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kernersville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kernersville Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 27% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 26% 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 Kernersville Elementary?
98.9% of students at Kernersville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kernersville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kernersville Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment, in Kernersville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kernersville Elementary?
Kernersville 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 Kernersville Elementary rank among schools in Kernersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kernersville 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 Kernersville 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.