Winstead Avenue Elementary School serves 538 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winstead Avenue Elementary School's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Winstead Avenue Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
57%
25%
White
19%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Winstead Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Winstead Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benvenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Winstead Avenue Elementary School?
538 students attend Winstead Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Winstead Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winstead Avenue Elementary School?
Winstead Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Winstead Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Winstead Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Winstead Avenue Elementary School part of?
Winstead Avenue Elementary School is part of Nash County School District.
School Reviews
2 5/21/2012
Dont care too much for the new principle didnt like her at Willford and dont like her at Winstead she needs to go back to her old job at the office she is not a people person
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