Bolton Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Winston Salem, North Carolina 27103 · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
#1163 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#45198 of 50,301 nationally
About Bolton Elementary
Bolton Elementary is a public elementary located in Winston Salem, in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 380 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 19.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1163rd of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (78th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 380.
There are 58 schools in Winston Salem; Bolton Elementary ranks 31st of 55 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)21%
- Reading proficiency (30%)25%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bolton Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 25%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 21%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Bolton Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Moore Magnet Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students · 1.6 km away
Early College of Forsyth Co
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
306 students · 1.7 km away
Middle College of Forsyth Cnty
Winston-Salem · Public high · Grades 11–12
121 students · 1.8 km away
Diggs-Latham Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students · 3.2 km away
South Fork Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
503 students · 3.2 km away
Brunson Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students · 3.3 km away
Wiley Magnet Middle
Winston Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students · 3.5 km away
Parkland High
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,569 students · 3.6 km away
Whitaker Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students · 3.6 km away
R J Reynolds High
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,759 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
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380 students
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379 students
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381 students
Charles England Elementary School
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381 students
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
Polk Central Elementary School
Mill Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bolton Elementary a good school?
Bolton Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 19.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1163 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bolton Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bolton Elementary ranks #1163 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #45198 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bolton Elementary?
Bolton Elementary had 380 students in 2025.
Is Bolton Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Bolton Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bolton Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bolton Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.