- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Walnut Cove, NC
Walnut Cove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Cove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370438001744
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Cove Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Walnut Cove · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Cove Elementary School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Cove Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Walnut Cove, NC.
School address
District: Stokes County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370438001744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Walnut Cove Elementary School grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 370438001744 · Walnut Cove, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 15.7:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: West Stokes High School (799 students)
Walnut Cove Elementary School grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Walnut Cove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Stokes Hi
West Stokes High School
799 students
- Chestnut Grove
Chestnut Grove Middle School
662 students
- South Stokes H
South Stokes High School
538 students
- Poplar Springs
Poplar Springs Elementary School
495 students
- Southeastern S
Southeastern Stokes Middle School
413 students
- This school 298
Walnut Cove Elementary School
298 students
What this shows Walnut Cove Elementary School reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Cove Elementary School compares
Walnut Cove Elementary School is a growing 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 3% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,939
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Walnut Cove Elementary School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stokes County Schools reports $12,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Cove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stokes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Stokes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poplar Springs Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeastern Stokes Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Cove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~298 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Cove Elementary School
How many students attend Walnut Cove Elementary School?
Walnut Cove Elementary School has 298 students enrolled. It is a public school in Walnut Cove, NC. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Cove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Cove Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher 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 Walnut Cove Elementary School?
67.8% of students at Walnut Cove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Cove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Cove Elementary School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Walnut Cove, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Cove Elementary School?
Walnut Cove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Walnut Cove Elementary School rank among public schools in Walnut Cove?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Cove Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Walnut Cove, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Walnut Cove on the city page.
What other schools are in Stokes County Schools?
Besides Walnut Cove Elementary School, Stokes County Schools also operates West Stokes High School (799 students), Chestnut Grove Middle School (662 students), and South Stokes High School (538 students). See the Stokes County Schools district page for the complete list.