Friendship Elementary

1490 Friendship-Ledford Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27107

fes.davidson.k12.nc.us/

470 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Friendship Elementary School is a public school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serving as part of the Davidson County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of strong relationships within the local community. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty aims to prepare students for future educational success while encouraging them to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing setting.

The school places a significant emphasis on parental involvement and community collaboration, viewing the partnership between home and school as vital to student achievement. With its location on Friendship-Ledford Road, the institution acts as a central hub for families in the area, offering various programs and resources designed to engage students in both academic and extracurricular activities. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, upcoming events, or curriculum standards, the school maintains an official website through the Davidson County Schools portal.

470

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Friendship Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	75
Black	50
Asian	29
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
298 (63.4%)
Hispanic
75 (16.0%)
Black
50 (10.6%)
Asian
29 (6.2%)
Two or More
17 (3.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County Schools
Phone:	(336)231-8744
Website:	http://fes.davidson.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 80