Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Winstead 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 was 45-49% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1673 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
22%
21%
Black
70%
25%
White
4%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winstead Elementary School's ranking?
Winstead Elementary School is ranked #1673 out of 2,617 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Winstead Elementary School?
327 students attend Winstead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Winstead Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winstead Elementary School?
Winstead Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Winstead Elementary School offer ?
Winstead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Winstead Elementary School part of?
Winstead Elementary School is part of Wilson County Schools.
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