Mineral Springs Elementary

4527 Ogburn Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27105

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

545 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mineral Springs Elementary School, located on Ogburn Avenue in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a key component of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population in the local community, focusing on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. By leveraging its resources and dedicated staff, the school aims to foster a supportive environment that prepares young learners for middle school and beyond.

The school’s official portal highlights its commitment to maintaining clear communication with families and stakeholders, serving as a hub for district updates, academic calendars, and school-specific initiatives. Through its partnership with the broader school system, Mineral Springs Elementary works to implement standardized curriculum goals while addressing the unique needs of its student body. The school remains an active participant in the community, striving to create a safe and effective learning space that encourages students to reach their full potential.

545

Total Students

46.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mineral Springs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	317
Black	167
Asian	6
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

Hispanic
317 (58.2%)
Black
167 (30.6%)
White
34 (6.2%)
Two or More
20 (3.7%)
Asian
6 (1.1%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Phone:	(336)703-6788
Website:	http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/mses
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	542
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 86

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mineral Springs Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mineral Springs Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	256	47%
Male	289	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)