- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rocky Mount, NC
Winstead Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Winstead Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370327002401
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winstead Avenue Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Rocky Mount · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Winstead Avenue Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winstead Avenue Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Rocky Mount, NC.
School address
District: Nash County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370327002401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Winstead Avenue Elementary held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 370327002401 · Rocky Mount, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 15.9:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Nash High (1,048 students)
Winstead Avenue Elementary held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Winstead Avenue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash High
1,048 students
- Northern Nash
Northern Nash High
1,035 students
- Rocky Mount Hi
Rocky Mount High
1,023 students
- Red Oak Middle
Red Oak Middle
840 students
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash Middle
795 students
- This school
Winstead Avenue Elementary
555 students
What this shows Winstead Avenue Elementary reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winstead Avenue Elementary compares
Winstead Avenue 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 17% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$12,350
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 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.2%
White 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Winstead Avenue Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Nash County Public Schools reports $12,350 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winstead Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Nash High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Nash High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mount High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Oak Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Nash Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winstead Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Rocky Mount
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Benvenue Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 17:1 students per teacher
Englewood Elementary
Standard public school
383 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
D S Johnson Elementary
Standard public school
362 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Baskerville Elementary
Standard public school
312 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elementary
Standard public school
281 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winstead Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Winstead Avenue Elementary?
Winstead Avenue Elementary has 555 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rocky Mount, NC. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winstead Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Winstead Avenue Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winstead Avenue Elementary?
77.1% of students at Winstead Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winstead Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Winstead Avenue Elementary is African American at 45.2% of enrollment, in Rocky Mount, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winstead Avenue Elementary?
Winstead Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Winstead Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rocky Mount?
By Resource Investment Index, Winstead Avenue Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Rocky Mount, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rocky Mount on the city page.
What other schools are in Nash County Public Schools?
Besides Winstead Avenue Elementary, Nash County Public Schools also operates Southern Nash High (1,048 students), Northern Nash High (1,035 students), and Rocky Mount High (1,023 students). See the Nash County Public Schools district page for the complete list.