Petree Elementary School

3815 Old Greensboro Road
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Petree 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 17% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Petree Elementary School's student population of 442 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
442 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Petree 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 Petree Elementary School is 0.55, 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)
#2559 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Petree Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Petree 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.
14%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Petree 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.
40-44%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Petree 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
12:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Petree 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 Petree Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
55%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Petree Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Petree Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Petree 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 Petree Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Petree 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 Petree 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 (13-14)
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Petree Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Petree Elementary School's ranking?
Petree Elementary School is ranked #2559 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Petree Elementary School?
442 students attend Petree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Petree Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Petree Elementary School?
Petree Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Petree Elementary School offer ?
Petree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Petree Elementary School part of?
Petree 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: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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