At a glance
Reported students
380
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
578.5
Bolton Elementary: 380 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
12:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 355
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.94
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.3:1
What the reported data says about Bolton Elementary
Bolton Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Winston Salem. It is one of 80 current school records connected to Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools. NCES reports 380 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, below the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (52.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.5%). English learners represent 17.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bolton Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.17
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.2%
- Hispanic30.5%
- Black52.9%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Diggs-Latham Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
385 reported students
Ibraham Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
357 reported students
Brunson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
355 reported students
Old Richmond Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
408 reported students
Ashley Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
348 reported students
Kimberley Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
332 reported students
Public schools near Bolton Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore Magnet Elementary Elementary · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | PK–05 | 450 | 1 mi |
| Diggs-Latham Elementary Elementary · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | PK–05 | 385 | 2 mi |
| South Fork Elementary Elementary · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | PK–05 | 503 | 2 mi |
| Brunson Elementary Elementary · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | PK–05 | 355 | 2 mi |
| Whitaker Elementary Elementary · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | PK–05 | 490 | 2.2 mi |
| Sherwood Forest Elementary Elementary · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | PK–05 | 670 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bolton Elementary
What grades does Bolton Elementary serve?
Bolton Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
How many students attend Bolton Elementary?
Bolton Elementary reported 380 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 355 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bolton Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 380 students and 31.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bolton Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bolton Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bolton Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bolton Elementary in?
Bolton Elementary is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, based in Winston Salem, NC, which operates 80 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bolton Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Moore Magnet Elementary (1 mi), Diggs-Latham Elementary (2 mi), South Fork Elementary (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.