Serving 839 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clemmons Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 839 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Clemmons Elementary serves the southwest part of Clemmons, NC, covering an area of approximately 11.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest zone boundary located about 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clemmons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Clemmons Elementary School's student population of 839 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
839 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clemmons Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clemmons Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#401 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)74%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clemmons Elementary School's ranking?
Clemmons Elementary School is ranked #401 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Clemmons Elementary School often compared to?
Clemmons Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ward Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Clemmons Elementary School?
839 students attend Clemmons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Clemmons Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clemmons Elementary School?
Clemmons Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clemmons Elementary School offer ?
Clemmons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clemmons Elementary School part of?
Clemmons Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
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