South Fork Elementary School

4332 Country Club Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Fork 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 11% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Fork Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

South Fork Elementary School's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
491 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

South Fork 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 South Fork Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#2414 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
42%
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23%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
4%
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Hispanic
28%
20%
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Black
43%
25%
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White
11%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Fork Elementary School's ranking?
South Fork Elementary School is ranked #2414 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend South Fork Elementary School?
491 students attend South Fork Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of South Fork Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Fork Elementary School?
South Fork Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Fork Elementary School offer ?
South Fork Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Fork Elementary School part of?
South Fork Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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