Whitaker Elementary

2600 Buena Vista Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104

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

490 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whitaker Elementary School, located at 2600 Buena Vista Road in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside social and emotional development, Whitaker strives to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, benefiting from a high level of parental involvement and a strong partnership with local stakeholders. With a focus on providing diverse learning opportunities, Whitaker Elementary incorporates modern teaching practices to meet the unique needs of its diverse population. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or current news, the school maintains an official district webpage that serves as a central hub for communication and administrative resources.

490

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitaker Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	37
Black	76
Asian	2
Two or More	25

White
350 (71.4%)
Black
76 (15.5%)
Hispanic
37 (7.6%)
Two or More
25 (5.1%)
Asian
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)703-6740
Website:	http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/wes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 2

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whitaker Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	93
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whitaker Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	234	47.8%
Male	256	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)