Very Good
#904 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 34% in state
Stokesdale Elementary
Elementary School · Guilford County Schools · Stokesdale, NC
A Guilford County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
8025 US Highway 158, Stokesdale, NC 27357
- Math 69% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stokesdale Elementary score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 66% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 35 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Stokesdale 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low204/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,779
Median home value
$259,600
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27357; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerfield Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–8 | 4.0 mi | 787 | Compare → |
| Revolution AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–8 | 4.1 mi | 726 | Compare → |
| Oak Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 688 | Compare → |
| Summerfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 4.8 mi | 602 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Guilford County Schools
- Schools in district
- 124
- Rank in district
- #40 of 121
- District spending per student
- $12,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stokesdale Elementary is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stokesdale Elementary
Stokesdale Elementary is a public elementary school in Stokesdale, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 468 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #904 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stokesdale Elementary
What grades does Stokesdale Elementary serve?
Stokesdale Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Stokesdale Elementary?
Stokesdale Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stokesdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stokesdale Elementary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stokesdale Elementary rank in NC?
Stokesdale Elementary ranks #904 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Stokesdale Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Stokesdale Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Stokesdale Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stokesdale Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stokesdale Elementary a charter school?
No, Stokesdale Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stokesdale Elementary a Title I school?
No, Stokesdale Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stokesdale Elementary?
27.6% of students at Stokesdale 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
- 468
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (336) 643-8420
- Area population (ZIP 27357)
- 9,785
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 27357; 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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