At a glance
Reported students
568
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.72
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
578.5
Kernersville Elementary: 568 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
12.4:1 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
- 640
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69.14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.3:1
What the reported data says about Kernersville Elementary
Kernersville Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Kernersville. It is one of 80 current school records connected to Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools. NCES reports 568 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (44.4%) and White (23.9%). English learners represent 33.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. 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 Kernersville Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.72 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 33.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.9%
- Hispanic44.4%
- Black22%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial8.8%
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.
Jefferson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
560 reported students
Union Cross Traditional Acad
Elementary · Grades PK–05
549 reported students
Gibson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
589 reported students
Southwest Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
546 reported students
Lewisville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
591 reported students
Mineral Springs Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
545 reported students
Public schools near Kernersville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash Elementary Elementary · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | PK–05 | 520 | 2.5 mi |
| Piney Grove Elementary Elementary · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | PK–05 | 635 | 2.7 mi |
| Caleb's Creek Elementary Elementary · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | PK–05 | 642 | 3.4 mi |
| Sedge Garden Elementary Elementary · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | PK–05 | 714 | 3.8 mi |
| Colfax Elementary Elementary · Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 587 | 4.2 mi |
| Smith Farm Elementary Elementary · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | PK–05 | 440 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kernersville Elementary
What grades does Kernersville Elementary serve?
Kernersville 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 Kernersville Elementary?
Kernersville Elementary reported 568 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 640 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kernersville Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 568 students and 45.72 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 Kernersville Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kernersville 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 Kernersville Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.5% 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 Kernersville Elementary in?
Kernersville 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 Kernersville Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cash Elementary (2.5 mi), Piney Grove Elementary (2.7 mi), Caleb's Creek Elementary (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.