Serving 806 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clemmons Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 806 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clemmons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Clemmons Elementary School's student population of 806 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
806 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clemmons Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clemmons Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#401 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
15%
25%
White
56%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clemmons Elementary School's ranking?
Clemmons Elementary School is ranked #401 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Clemmons Elementary School often compared to?
Clemmons Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ward Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Clemmons Elementary School?
806 students attend Clemmons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Clemmons Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clemmons Elementary School?
Clemmons Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clemmons Elementary School offer ?
Clemmons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Clemmons Elementary School part of?
Clemmons Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
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