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#1365 of 2,648 schools in NC
Walnut Cove Elementary School
Elementary School · Stokes County Schools · Walnut Cove, NC
A Stokes County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1211 Walnut Cove School Rd, Walnut Cove, NC 27052
- Math 61% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walnut Cove Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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
75.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walnut Cove 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Germanton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 5.0 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
- #11 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
Walnut Cove Elementary School is listed in Stokes County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walnut Cove Elementary School
Walnut Cove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Walnut Cove, NC, part of Stokes County Schools, serving approximately 270 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,365 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walnut Cove Elementary School
What grades does Walnut Cove Elementary School serve?
Walnut Cove Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Walnut Cove Elementary School?
Walnut Cove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Cove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Cove Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walnut Cove Elementary School rank in NC?
Walnut Cove Elementary School ranks #1,365 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Walnut Cove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walnut Cove Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Walnut Cove Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walnut Cove Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Walnut Cove Elementary School a charter school?
No, Walnut Cove Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walnut Cove Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Walnut Cove Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walnut Cove Elementary School?
75.6% of students at Walnut Cove 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stokes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (336) 591-4408
- 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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