Serving 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Winterfield 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 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 635 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winterfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Winterfield Elementary School's student population of 635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
635 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Winterfield 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 Winterfield Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#2419 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
68%
20%
Black
20%
25%
White
4%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winterfield Elementary School's ranking?
Winterfield Elementary School is ranked #2419 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Winterfield Elementary School often compared to?
Winterfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crown Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Winterfield Elementary School?
635 students attend Winterfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Winterfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winterfield Elementary School?
Winterfield Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Winterfield Elementary School offer ?
Winterfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Winterfield Elementary School part of?
Winterfield Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Winterfield Elementary School located?
Winterfield Elementary School is located in the Sheffield Park neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 2 other public schools located in Sheffield Park.
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