Serving 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mineral Springs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mineral Springs Elementary School's student population of 551 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mineral Springs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mineral Springs Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2386 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
62%
20%
Black
30%
25%
White
6%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mineral Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Mineral Springs Elementary School is ranked #2386 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Mineral Springs Elementary School?
551 students attend Mineral Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mineral Springs Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mineral Springs Elementary School?
Mineral Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mineral Springs Elementary School offer ?
Mineral Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mineral Springs Elementary School part of?
Mineral Springs Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
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