Serving 585 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Knollwood 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 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Knollwood Elementary serves the west part of Salisbury, NC, covering an area of approximately 13.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Knollwood Elementary School's student population of 585 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
585 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Knollwood 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 Knollwood Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#2331 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)31%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
54%
22%
Black
16%
24%
White
22%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knollwood Elementary School's ranking?
Knollwood Elementary School is ranked #2331 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Knollwood Elementary School often compared to?
Knollwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Koontz Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Knollwood Elementary School?
585 students attend Knollwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Knollwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Knollwood Elementary School?
Knollwood Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Knollwood Elementary School offer ?
Knollwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Knollwood Elementary School part of?
Knollwood Elementary School is part of Rowan-Salisbury Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Staff in office is rude. Do not expect a smile. I would rate the office staff as nice as the staff at my local DMV. I expect an elementary school to be a nice, welcoming place for parents. Not this school. Your talked down to, your concerns are not addressed. If you do express any concerns the staff in the office seems to take it as a personal attack.
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