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London Elementary School
Elementary School · Stokes County Schools · Walnut Cove, NC
A Stokes County Schools elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
609 School Street, Walnut Cove, NC 27052
- Math 41% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at London Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 37% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
72.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where London Elementary School 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,913
Median home value
$182,500
Median rent
$737/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Cove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Germanton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 4.9 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Mount Olive Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | Not available | 310 | Compare → |
| Nancy Reynolds Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | Not available | 132 | 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.
Stokes County Schools
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #18 of 19
- District spending per student
- $12,939NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
London Elementary School is listed in Stokes County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About London Elementary School
London Elementary School is a public elementary school in Walnut Cove, NC, part of Stokes County Schools, serving approximately 188 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,475 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about London Elementary School
What grades does London Elementary School serve?
London Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend London Elementary School?
London Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at London Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at London Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does London Elementary School rank in NC?
London Elementary School ranks #2,475 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is London Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
London Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 London Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, London Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is London Elementary School a charter school?
No, London Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is London Elementary School a Title I school?
No, London Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for London Elementary School?
72.9% of students at London Elementary School 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 188
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stokes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.6%
- Phone
- (336) 591-7204
- Area population (ZIP 27052)
- 10,599
- Area average commute
- 36.1 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 27052; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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