Winstead Avenue Elementary School

991 South Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Winstead Avenue Elementary School serves 538 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Winstead Avenue Elementary School's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
538 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Winstead Avenue Elementary School is 0.59, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Winstead Avenue Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2001-02 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Winstead Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Winstead Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
60%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Winstead Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
20%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Winstead Avenue 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
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Winstead Avenue Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Winstead Avenue 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
77%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Winstead Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Winstead Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Winstead Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benvenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Winstead Avenue Elementary School?
538 students attend Winstead Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Winstead Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winstead Avenue Elementary School?
Winstead Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Winstead Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Winstead Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Winstead Avenue Elementary School part of?
Winstead Avenue Elementary School is part of Nash County School District.

School Reviews

2   5/21/2012
Dont care too much for the new principle didnt like her at Willford and dont like her at Winstead she needs to go back to her old job at the office she is not a people person
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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