Serving 613 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Old Town 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 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Old Town Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Old Town Elementary School's student population of 613 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Old Town 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 Old Town Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2258 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
53%
21%
Black
34%
25%
White
5%
43%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
2%
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 Old Town Elementary School's ranking?
Old Town Elementary School is ranked #2258 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Old Town Elementary School often compared to?
Old Town Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gibson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Old Town Elementary School?
613 students attend Old Town Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Old Town Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Town Elementary School?
Old Town Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Old Town Elementary School offer ?
Old Town Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Old Town Elementary School part of?
Old Town Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
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