Old Town Elementary

Summary:

Old Town Elementary is a public elementary school in Winston Salem, North Carolina, serving 621 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district.

Old Town Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 20% of North Carolina elementary schools over the past several years. The school has a much higher percentage of Hispanic (53.46%) and African American (35.27%) students compared to district and state averages, and its performance on state assessments is significantly below the district and state across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's performance is particularly low for students with disabilities, ranking in the bottom 20% of schools in the state. With over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Old Town Elementary serves a population with significant economic disadvantages.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district, such as North Hills Elementary, Sherwood Forest Elementary, and Old Richmond Elementary, Old Town Elementary consistently performs worse on state assessments, with significantly lower proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science. This suggests that the challenges faced by Old Town Elementary are not shared by all schools in the district, and may require targeted interventions and additional resources to address the unique needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3930 Reynolda Road
       Winston Salem, NC  27106-1712


(336) 703-4283

District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1422nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,107 Help


Students who attend Old Town Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hanes Magnet School
High:    Early College of Forsyth County
    Middle College of Forsyth County
    North Forsyth High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  621

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.5%
African American:
35.3%
White:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Compare Details Old Town Elementary ranks worse than 94.5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 36th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.5%), African American (35.3%), White (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Old Town Elementary is 12.3, which is the 9th best among 42 elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Old Town Elementary is $11,107, which is the 13th highest among 42 elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Old Town Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Town Elementary 1422nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Old Town Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools 164th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Old Town Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Old Town Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 17.54 1146th 1276 10.2%
2007 12.91 1197th 1293 7.4%
2008 25.47 1067th 1324 19.4%
2009 29.43 1037th 1354 23.4%
2010 35.74 989th 1363 27.4%
2011 36.17 976th 1381 29.3%
2012 27.42 1119th 1388 19.4%
2013 17.79 1224th 1403 12.8%
2014 20.66 1146th 1390 17.6%
2015 17.86 1246th 1440 13.5%
2016 16.42 1251st 1425 12.2%
2017 11.11 1318th 1429 7.8%
2018 7.79 1369th 1434 4.5%
2019 6.00 1430th 1473 2.9%
2021 16.86 1273rd 1489 14.5%
2022 21.45 1236th 1514 18.4%
2023 36.90 970th 1502 35.4%
2024 10.34 1422nd 1505 5.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Old Town Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.74 368th 421 12.6%
2019 19.97 468th 497 5.8%
2021 46.23 154th 385 60.0%
2022 39.35 294th 485 39.4%
2023 48.92 218th 514 57.6%
2024 32.20 388th 533 27.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Old Town Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.84 780th 801 2.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Old Town Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.17 1254th 1332 5.9%
2019 8.78 1322nd 1361 2.9%
2021 21.47 1121st 1329 15.7%
2022 39.69 855th 1366 37.4%
2023 52.73 648th 1437 54.9%
2024 22.64 1260th 1450 13.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Old Town Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.89 1346th 1405 4.2%
2019 8.63 1371st 1424 3.7%
2021 14.50 1288th 1440 10.6%
2022 22.65 1206th 1458 17.3%
2023 35.16 968th 1459 33.7%
2024 11.19 1383rd 1455 4.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Old Town Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.19 428th 897 52.3%
2019 32.07 647th 878 26.3%
2021 51.37 239th 646 63.0%
2022 54.26 212th 634 66.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Old Town Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.99 102nd 582 82.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Old Town Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.50 1356th 1413 4.0%
2019 5.44 1403rd 1430 1.9%
2021 20.78 1168th 1444 19.1%
2022 22.04 1192nd 1464 18.6%
2023 38.67 941st 1461 35.6%
2024 11.01 1386th 1464 5.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Old Town Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.22 661st 927 28.7%
2019 11.71 918th 949 3.3%
2021 34.47 580th 896 35.3%
2022 43.53 502nd 927 45.8%
2023 61.85 285th 933 69.5%
2024 33.32 673rd 924 27.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Old Town Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.90 795th 851 6.6%
2019 18.21 804th 865 7.1%
2021 34.06 577th 843 31.6%
2022 30.56 692nd 893 22.5%
2023 51.38 411th 915 55.1%
2024 23.88 820th 951 13.8%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Old Town Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 503 410 3 4 5 n/a n/a -7 918
1989 502 421 3 2 4 n/a n/a 0 932
1990 493 425 2 7 4 n/a n/a 0 931
1991 461 455 3 10 4 n/a n/a 1 934
1992 466 449 5 15 4 n/a n/a 0 939
1993 463 439 5 18 3 n/a n/a 0 928
1994 443 452 3 19 3 n/a n/a 0 920
1995 501 574 4 30 1 n/a n/a 0 1110
1996 501 574 4 30 1 n/a n/a 0 1110
1997 348 505 7 97 0 n/a n/a 0 957
1998 289 439 2 171 1 n/a n/a 0 902
1999 287 457 2 175 1 n/a n/a 0 922
2000 222 502 1 177 0 n/a n/a 0 902
2001 167 527 2 195 0 n/a n/a 0 891
2002 70 415 2 288 0 n/a n/a 0 775
2003 70 415 2 288 0 n/a n/a 0 775
2004 62 357 2 302 0 n/a n/a 0 723
2005 51 333 8 367 0 n/a n/a 0 759
2006 40 307 8 354 2 n/a n/a 0 711
2007 32 268 6 405 2 n/a n/a 19 732
2008 28 227 2 415 1 n/a n/a 27 700
2009 20 241 4 384 1 n/a n/a 0 650
2010 22 188 6 424 1 n/a n/a 0 641
2011 27 184 0 444 0 9 14 0 678
2012 26 161 0 425 0 4 8 0 624
2013 22 176 0 439 0 5 13 0 655
2014 22 147 0 401 0 8 17 0 595
2015 30 147 0 438 0 6 28 0 649
2016 26 172 1 439 1 6 15 0 660
2017 24 182 4 449 1 10 20 0 690
2018 33 175 4 401 1 5 17 0 636
2019 29 174 4 378 0 7 16 0 608
2020 34 210 2 381 0 12 19 0 658
2021 23 188 3 345 0 12 25 0 596
2022 21 208 0 336 0 12 22 0 599
2023 25 219 3 332 0 18 24 0 621

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Old Town Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 918 50.0 18.3 18.4
1989 932 50.0 18.6 22.5
1990 931 50.0 18.6 24.3
1991 934 50.0 18.6 24.2
1992 939 63.0 14.9 17.8
1993 928 63.0 14.7 27.4
1994 920 63.0 14.6 28
1995 1110 76.0 14.6 30.5
1996 1110 76.0 14.6 30.5
1997 957 70.0 13.7 51.8
1998 902 70.0 12.9 55.7
1999 922 71.0 13.0 59.4
2000 902 71.0 12.7 70.4
2001 891 71.0 12.5 73.3
2002 775 72.0 10.8 91.1
2003 775 72.0 10.8 91.1
2004 723 72.0 10.0 85.1
2005 759 72.0 10.5 91.6
2006 711 72.0 9.9 90.6
2007 732 n/a n/a 94.8
2008 700 68.1 10.3 92.7
2009 650 64.5 10.1 95.7
2010 641 60.5 10.6 99.8
2011 678 59.8 11.3 95
2012 624 55.5 11.2 98.2
2013 655 55.0 11.8 97.6
2014 595 55.9 10.6 99.5
2015 649 50.0 12.9 99.5
2016 660 48.0 13.7 99.4
2017 690 49.3 13.9 99.6
2018 636 48.1 13.2 99.5
2019 608 46.3 13.1 99.5
2020 658 45.2 14.5 99.5
2021 596 42.9 13.8 99.5
2022 599 40.9 14.6 80
2023 621 50.4 12.3 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Old Town Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 918 50.0 18.3 18.4
1989 932 50.0 18.6 22.5
1990 931 50.0 18.6 24.3
1991 934 50.0 18.6 24.2
1992 939 63.0 14.9 17.8
1993 928 63.0 14.7 27.4
1994 920 63.0 14.6 28
1995 1110 76.0 14.6 30.5
1996 1110 76.0 14.6 30.5
1997 957 70.0 13.7 51.8
1998 902 70.0 12.9 55.7
1999 922 71.0 13.0 59.4
2000 902 71.0 12.7 70.4
2001 891 71.0 12.5 73.3
2002 775 72.0 10.8 91.1
2003 775 72.0 10.8 91.1
2004 723 72.0 10.0 85.1
2005 759 72.0 10.5 91.6
2006 711 72.0 9.9 90.6
2007 732 n/a n/a 94.8
2008 700 68.1 10.3 92.7
2009 650 64.5 10.1 95.7
2010 641 60.5 10.6 99.8
2011 678 59.8 11.3 95
2012 624 55.5 11.2 98.2
2013 655 55.0 11.8 97.6
2014 595 55.9 10.6 99.5
2015 649 50.0 12.9 99.5
2016 660 48.0 13.7 99.4
2017 690 49.3 13.9 99.6
2018 636 48.1 13.2 99.5
2019 608 46.3 13.1 99.5
2020 658 45.2 14.5 99.5
2021 596 42.9 13.8 99.5
2022 599 40.9 14.6 80
2023 621 50.4 12.3 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Old Town Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,932 (17.4%) $9,175 (82.6%) $11,107

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Old Town Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1430th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 970th of 1502 Elementary schools
 32.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Old Town Elementary)42.555.7
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)59.258.8
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Old Town Elementary)26.417
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)51.745.1
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Old Town Elementary)33.748.1
 14.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)53.852.3
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Old Town Elementary)27.639.4
 11.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)56.452.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Old Town Elementary)29.756.6
 26.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)56.751.4
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Old Town Elementary)19.838.4
 18.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)52.743.2
 9.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Old Town Elementary)32.269.7
 37.5%
   5th Grade Science (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)69.861.4
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students608621
 2.1%
African American174219
 25.9%
American Indian00
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic378332
 12.2%
Pacific Islander718
 157.1%
White2925
 13.8%
Two or More Races1624
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%99.5%
 0%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 621 students attended Old Town Elementary.

Students at Old Town Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 35% African American, 4% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander.

Old Town Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.5% of North Carolina elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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