Kernersville Elementary

512 W Mountain Street
Kernersville, NC 27284

www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/kes

568 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kernersville Elementary School, located at 512 W Mountain Street in Kernersville, North Carolina, is a core educational institution within the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. As a community-focused school, it provides foundational academic instruction for students in the surrounding area, emphasizing a commitment to student achievement, character development, and a supportive learning environment. The school is centrally positioned to serve the families of Kernersville, acting as a hub for local primary education.

The school’s official website serves as a vital communication portal for parents, students, and staff, offering resources such as school calendars, curriculum information, and updates on district policies. By integrating traditional academic standards with active community involvement, Kernersville Elementary strives to foster a positive school culture where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially. Its presence in the heart of Kernersville underscores the importance of local public schools in preparing children for future academic success.

568

Total Students

45.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kernersville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	252
Black	125
Asian	3
Two or More	50
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
252 (44.4%)
White
136 (23.9%)
Black
125 (22.0%)
Two or More
50 (8.8%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Phone:	(336)703-4100
Website:	http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/kes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	565
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 99