Sedge Garden Elementary

Summary:

Sedge Garden Elementary is a public elementary school in Kernersville, North Carolina, serving 734 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. This high-performing school consistently outperforms district and state averages in academic proficiency, with a diverse student population and strong outcomes for various subgroups.

Sedge Garden Elementary's academic performance is a standout, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science that exceed the district and state levels across all grade levels. For example, the school's 3rd grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 77.8% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 60% for the district and 62.7% for the state. This consistent academic excellence has led to Sedge Garden's statewide ranking rising from 792 out of 1,390 elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 394 out of 1,505 in 2023-2024. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 46.59% White, 24.39% African American, 19.21% Hispanic, and 2.04% Asian, is more balanced compared to nearby schools, which tend to have a higher concentration of either Hispanic or African American students.

Sedge Garden Elementary's ability to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including traditionally underserved populations, is another notable strength. The school's African American and Hispanic students, as well as its English Language Learners and Low Socioeconomic Status students, have performed exceptionally well, ranking among the top elementary schools in North Carolina. While the school's overall performance is strong, there are a few areas, such as the performance of its Gifted and Talented students and 5th grade Reading, where Sedge Garden could potentially focus on improvement. Nevertheless, this high-performing elementary school serves as a model for others in the region, providing an excellent educational experience for its diverse student body.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 475 Sedge Garden Road
       Kernersville, NC  27284-8150


(336) 771-4545

District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
394th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,357 Help


Students who attend Sedge Garden Elementary usually attend:

High:    Early College of Forsyth County
    Middle College of Forsyth County

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  734

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.6%
African American:
24.4%
Hispanic:
19.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sedge Garden Elementary ranks better than 73.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 13th 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 70.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Sedge Garden Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.6%), African American (24.4%), Hispanic (19.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sedge Garden Elementary is 14.3. 26 elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sedge Garden Elementary is $10,357, which is the 22nd highest among 42 elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sedge Garden Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sedge Garden Elementary 394th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Sedge Garden Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Sedge Garden Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sedge Garden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.93 523rd 1276 59.0%
2007 55.87 632nd 1293 51.1%
2008 53.78 654th 1324 50.6%
2009 62.96 548th 1354 59.5%
2010 72.06 351st 1363 74.2%
2011 56.79 669th 1381 51.6%
2012 51.26 752nd 1388 45.8%
2013 49.26 674th 1403 52.0%
2014 43.75 792nd 1390 43.0%
2015 51.90 717th 1440 50.2%
2016 51.50 702nd 1425 50.7%
2017 63.58 515th 1429 64.0%
2018 56.91 630th 1434 56.1%
2019 60.98 553rd 1473 62.5%
2021 47.63 742nd 1489 50.2%
2022 55.92 645th 1514 57.4%
2023 67.71 449th 1502 70.1%
2024 70.28 394th 1505 73.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sedge Garden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.72 10th 86 88.4%
2021 38.51 63rd 97 35.1%
2023 71.69 36th 154 76.6%
2024 76.90 26th 159 83.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sedge Garden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.53 170th 421 59.6%
2019 65.26 107th 497 78.5%
2021 76.94 36th 385 90.6%
2022 83.48 34th 485 93.0%
2023 59.81 134th 514 73.9%
2024 69.33 92nd 533 82.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Sedge Garden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.16 266th 801 66.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sedge Garden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.82 438th 1332 67.1%
2019 64.09 409th 1361 69.9%
2021 47.21 650th 1329 51.1%
2022 65.44 352nd 1366 74.2%
2023 71.57 296th 1437 79.4%
2024 76.98 205th 1450 85.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Sedge Garden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.13 584th 1405 58.4%
2019 60.63 549th 1424 61.4%
2021 45.74 738th 1440 48.8%
2022 55.40 641st 1458 56.0%
2023 61.97 520th 1459 64.4%
2024 61.64 523rd 1455 64.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Sedge Garden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.34 440th 897 50.9%
2019 61.48 230th 878 73.8%
2021 64.97 133rd 646 79.4%
2022 71.96 94th 634 85.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sedge Garden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.18 36th 69 47.8%
2019 25.89 591st 612 3.4%
2022 43.14 413th 500 17.4%
2023 68.21 65th 582 88.8%
2024 49.69 478th 669 28.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Sedge Garden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.94 669th 1413 52.7%
2019 59.69 547th 1430 61.7%
2021 48.48 710th 1444 50.8%
2022 56.31 622nd 1464 57.5%
2023 71.19 349th 1461 76.1%
2024 76.52 278th 1464 81.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Sedge Garden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.41 281st 927 69.7%
2019 64.68 261st 949 72.5%
2021 53.12 310th 896 65.4%
2022 63.86 245th 927 73.6%
2023 69.94 207th 933 77.8%
2024 66.07 229th 924 75.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Sedge Garden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.86 424th 851 50.2%
2019 50.60 410th 865 52.6%
2021 62.40 236th 843 72.0%
2022 56.28 322nd 893 63.9%
2023 67.66 209th 915 77.2%
2024 78.73 126th 951 86.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Sedge Garden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.50 496th 1178 57.9%
2019 64.14 411th 1183 65.3%
2021 43.31 675th 1172 42.4%
2022 52.90 573rd 1194 52.0%
2023 64.73 392nd 1183 66.9%
2024 64.95 378th 1166 67.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

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 Sedge Garden Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 554 210 2 11 0 n/a n/a -6 771
1989 569 185 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1990 589 202 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 799
1991 578 199 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 781
1992 488 202 2 3 0 n/a n/a 1 696
1993 454 188 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1994 441 208 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 661
1995 520 227 7 5 2 n/a n/a 0 761
1996 520 227 7 5 2 n/a n/a 0 761
1997 521 235 9 3 2 n/a n/a 0 770
1998 550 239 9 6 2 n/a n/a 0 806
1999 529 260 8 12 4 n/a n/a 0 813
2000 515 200 9 73 3 n/a n/a 0 800
2001 520 187 12 88 2 n/a n/a 0 809
2002 526 182 20 118 5 n/a n/a 0 851
2003 526 182 20 118 5 n/a n/a 0 851
2004 555 193 26 164 6 n/a n/a 0 944
2005 546 224 28 154 5 n/a n/a 0 957
2006 558 259 27 158 4 n/a n/a 0 1006
2007 605 247 23 173 5 n/a n/a 39 1092
2008 592 267 22 169 8 n/a n/a 52 1110
2009 581 327 21 162 7 n/a n/a 0 1098
2010 439 265 19 165 4 n/a n/a 0 892
2011 430 201 21 185 3 1 51 0 892
2012 405 200 23 192 3 1 42 0 866
2013 412 197 18 205 2 2 41 0 877
2014 351 166 19 174 1 0 40 0 751
2015 315 164 18 154 1 0 30 0 682
2016 290 148 12 135 1 0 34 0 620
2017 302 153 14 134 0 0 31 0 634
2018 278 157 9 149 0 1 40 0 634
2019 292 164 13 164 0 0 42 0 675
2020 330 176 10 161 0 0 51 0 728
2021 327 185 11 158 0 0 59 0 740
2022 326 177 11 136 0 0 52 0 702
2023 342 179 15 141 0 0 57 0 734

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 Sedge Garden Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 771 41.0 18.8 18.9
1989 762 41.0 18.5 25.5
1990 799 41.0 19.4 24.5
1991 781 41.0 19.0 25.1
1992 696 55.0 12.6 18.7
1993 657 51.0 12.9 25.9
1994 661 50.0 13.2 24.1
1995 761 58.0 13.1 29.6
1996 761 58.0 13.1 29.6
1997 770 58.0 13.3 33.6
1998 806 60.0 13.4 27.5
1999 813 60.0 13.6 30.5
2000 800 60.0 13.3 37.8
2001 809 60.0 13.5 36.5
2002 851 60.0 14.2 34.5
2003 851 60.0 14.2 34.5
2004 944 60.0 15.7 39.2
2005 957 60.0 16.0 37.9
2006 1006 60.0 16.8 33.4
2007 1092 n/a n/a 35.5
2008 1110 66.1 16.8 39.1
2009 1098 67.7 16.2 40.1
2010 892 58.2 15.3 42.4
2011 892 57.7 15.4 44.7
2012 866 55.4 15.6 46.8
2013 877 55.4 15.8 45.8
2014 751 52.7 14.2 49.4
2015 682 47.0 14.5 49.1
2016 620 40.0 15.5 48.9
2017 634 40.3 15.7 52.5
2018 634 45.9 13.8 52.8
2019 675 46.8 14.4 52.4
2020 728 51.4 14.1 47.4
2021 740 45.2 16.3 35.5
2022 702 51.1 13.7 36.6
2023 734 51.0 14.3 58.2

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 Sedge Garden Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 771 41.0 18.8 18.9
1989 762 41.0 18.5 25.5
1990 799 41.0 19.4 24.5
1991 781 41.0 19.0 25.1
1992 696 55.0 12.6 18.7
1993 657 51.0 12.9 25.9
1994 661 50.0 13.2 24.1
1995 761 58.0 13.1 29.6
1996 761 58.0 13.1 29.6
1997 770 58.0 13.3 33.6
1998 806 60.0 13.4 27.5
1999 813 60.0 13.6 30.5
2000 800 60.0 13.3 37.8
2001 809 60.0 13.5 36.5
2002 851 60.0 14.2 34.5
2003 851 60.0 14.2 34.5
2004 944 60.0 15.7 39.2
2005 957 60.0 16.0 37.9
2006 1006 60.0 16.8 33.4
2007 1092 n/a n/a 35.5
2008 1110 66.1 16.8 39.1
2009 1098 67.7 16.2 40.1
2010 892 58.2 15.3 42.4
2011 892 57.7 15.4 44.7
2012 866 55.4 15.6 46.8
2013 877 55.4 15.8 45.8
2014 751 52.7 14.2 49.4
2015 682 47.0 14.5 49.1
2016 620 40.0 15.5 48.9
2017 634 40.3 15.7 52.5
2018 634 45.9 13.8 52.8
2019 675 46.8 14.4 52.4
2020 728 51.4 14.1 47.4
2021 740 45.2 16.3 35.5
2022 702 51.1 13.7 36.6
2023 734 51.0 14.3 58.2

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 Sedge Garden Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $874 (8.4%) $9,482 (91.6%) $10,357

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sedge Garden Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 553rd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 449th of 1502 Elementary schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sedge Garden Elementary)70.952.4
 18.5%
   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 (Sedge Garden Elementary)57.347.2
 10.1%
   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 (Sedge Garden Elementary)58.971
 12.1%
   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 (Sedge Garden Elementary)53.269.4
 16.2%
   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 (Sedge Garden Elementary)66.174.8
 8.7%
   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 (Sedge Garden Elementary)5853.3
 4.7%
   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 (Sedge Garden Elementary)85.776.4
 9.3%
   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 Students675734
 8.7%
African American164179
 9.1%
American Indian00
Asian1315
 15.4%
Hispanic164141
 14%
Pacific Islander00
White292342
 17.1%
Two or More Races4257
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.4%58.2%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sedge Garden Elementary

Students at Sedge Garden Elementary are 47% White, 24% African American, 19% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Sedge Garden Elementary ranks 394th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 734 students attended Sedge Garden Elementary.

Students who attend Sedge Garden Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Early College of Forsyth County
High : Middle College of Forsyth County


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