- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winston-Salem, NC
Wallburg Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wallburg Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370114000482
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wallburg Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 20
- schools in Winston-Salem · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wallburg Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wallburg Elementary ranks #6 of 20 schools in Winston-Salem, NC.
School address
District: Davidson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370114000482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Wallburg Elementary shrank from 742 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.7 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 370114000482 · Winston-Salem, NC Other · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 16.7:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High (992 students)
Wallburg Elementary shrank from 742 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 43.7 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wallburg 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
Wallburg Elementary
717 students
What this shows Wallburg Elementary reports 717 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wallburg Elementary compares
Wallburg Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 38% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 4.0%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Wallburg Elementary is less mixed than 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 Wallburg Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Davidson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Davidson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ledford Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Davidson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wallburg 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
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Kimmel Farm Elementary
Standard public school
760 students 15.5:1 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
Petree Elementary
Standard public school
519 students 14.4:1 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 (~717 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wallburg Elementary
How many students attend Wallburg Elementary?
Wallburg Elementary has 717 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winston-Salem, NC. CCD year-over-year: 742 (2022-23) → 694 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallburg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallburg Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 6% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wallburg Elementary?
40.7% of students at Wallburg Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wallburg Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wallburg Elementary is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Winston-Salem, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wallburg Elementary?
Wallburg Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Wallburg Elementary rank among schools in Winston-Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Wallburg Elementary ranks #6 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 Wallburg 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.