Serving 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kernersville 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 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kernersville Elementary serves the east part of Kernersville, NC, covering an area of approximately 6.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kernersville Elementary School's student population of 568 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
568 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Kernersville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kernersville Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#1859 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)43%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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)30.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
2%
Showing 2007–2022. Full 24-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 Kernersville Elementary School's ranking?
Kernersville Elementary School is ranked #1859 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Kernersville Elementary School often compared to?
Kernersville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Piney Grove Elementary School, Cash Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Kernersville Elementary School?
568 students attend Kernersville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Kernersville Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kernersville Elementary School?
Kernersville Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kernersville Elementary School offer ?
Kernersville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kernersville Elementary School part of?
Kernersville Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
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