Smith Farm Elementary

4250 Johnny Knoll Lane
Winston-Salem, NC 27107

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

440 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Smith Farm Elementary is a public school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serving students as part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By emphasizing core curriculum standards, the school aims to prepare children for future educational success while encouraging personal growth and a sense of community.

The school places a strong value on parent and community involvement, recognizing that a collaborative approach is essential for student achievement. In addition to standard academic instruction, Smith Farm Elementary frequently utilizes the resources provided by the district to offer enrichment opportunities and structured support services. Their educational philosophy centers on creating a safe, engaging atmosphere where students are motivated to reach their full potential, supported by a faculty committed to effective instructional practices and student success.

440

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smith Farm Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	181
Black	177
Asian	9
Two or More	24

Hispanic
181 (41.1%)
Black
177 (40.2%)
White
49 (11.1%)
Two or More
24 (5.5%)
Asian
9 (2.0%)

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)703-4188
Website:	http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/sfe
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	437
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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Smith Farm Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Smith Farm Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	218	49.5%
Male	222	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)