North Hills Elementary School

340 Alspaugh Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

North Hills Elementary School's student population of 494 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
494 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

North Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Hills Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2477 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Hills Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of North Hills Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
39%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
53%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Hills Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Hills Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of North Hills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Hills Elementary School's ranking?
North Hills Elementary School is ranked #2477 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend North Hills Elementary School?
494 students attend North Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of North Hills Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Hills Elementary School?
North Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Hills Elementary School offer ?
North Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Hills Elementary School part of?
North Hills Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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