Winstead Avenue Elementary School serves 555 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winstead Avenue Elementary School's student population of 555 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
555 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Winstead Avenue Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
17%
22%
Black
45%
24%
White
29%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Winstead Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Winstead Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benvenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Winstead Avenue Elementary School?
555 students attend Winstead Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Winstead Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winstead Avenue Elementary School?
Winstead Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Winstead Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Winstead Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Winstead Avenue Elementary School part of?
Winstead Avenue Elementary School is part of Nash County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Dont care too much for the new principle didnt like her at Willford and dont like her at Winstead she needs to go back to her old job at the office she is not a people person
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