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#1817 of 2,648 schools in NC
Based on limited data
Winstead Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Nash County Public Schools · Rocky Mount, NC
A Nash County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
991 South Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
- Math 49% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Winstead Avenue Elementary score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Winstead Avenue 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 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,793/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rocky Mount), 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
$58,837
Median home value
$177,600
Median rent
$977/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27804; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mount AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| St Andrew's Espiscopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Benvenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| Nash Everywhere Digital Academy (neda)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.2 mi | 238 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Nash County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #13 of 27
- District spending per student
- $12,350NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Winstead Avenue Elementary is listed in Nash County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Winstead Avenue Elementary
Winstead Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Rocky Mount, NC, part of Nash County Public Schools, serving approximately 538 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,817 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Winstead Avenue Elementary
What grades does Winstead Avenue Elementary serve?
Winstead Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Winstead Avenue Elementary?
Winstead Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winstead Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Winstead Avenue Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Winstead Avenue Elementary rank in NC?
Winstead Avenue Elementary ranks #1,817 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Winstead Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Winstead Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Winstead Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Winstead Avenue Elementary has 49% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Is Winstead Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Winstead Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Winstead Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Winstead Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winstead Avenue Elementary?
96.8% of students at Winstead Avenue 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Nash County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.6%
- Phone
- (252) 462-2845
- Area population (ZIP 27804)
- 29,992
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 27804; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 NC; directory SY 2023–24
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