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#1903 of 2,648 schools in NC
Kimberley Park Elementary
Elementary School · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · Winston-salem, NC
A Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1700 Old Cherry Street, Winston-salem, NC 27105
- Math 38% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kimberley Park Elementary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kimberley Park Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,758/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winston-salem), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,580
Median home value
$151,300
Median rent
$888/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
54.4%
Poverty rate
27.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Literacy Model SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| The Arts Based SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| The Downtown SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 281 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #44 of 78
- District spending per student
- $13,811NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kimberley Park Elementary is listed in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kimberley Park Elementary
Kimberley Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Winston-salem, NC, part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, serving approximately 308 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,903 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kimberley Park Elementary
What grades does Kimberley Park Elementary serve?
Kimberley Park Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Kimberley Park Elementary?
Kimberley Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kimberley Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kimberley Park Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kimberley Park Elementary rank in NC?
Kimberley Park Elementary ranks #1,903 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Kimberley Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Kimberley Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kimberley Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kimberley Park Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kimberley Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Kimberley Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kimberley Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Kimberley Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kimberley Park Elementary?
99.0% of students at Kimberley Park Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 308
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Forsyth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (336) 703-6731
- Area population (ZIP 27105)
- 41,257
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27105; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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