Whitaker Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Winston Salem, North Carolina 27104 · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
#45 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#4574 of 50,301 nationally
About Whitaker Elementary
Whitaker 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 490 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 45th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (88th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (44th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 490.
There are 58 schools in Winston Salem; Whitaker Elementary ranks 2nd of 55 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)25.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.3
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 Whitaker Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Whitaker Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
R J Reynolds High
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,759 students · 2.0 km away
Moore Magnet Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students · 2.1 km away
Wiley Magnet Middle
Winston Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students · 2.1 km away
Sherwood Forest Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
670 students · 2.1 km away
Brunson Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students · 2.4 km away
Paisley Magnet School
Winston Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–10
553 students · 2.5 km away
Cook Literacy Model School
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
228 students · 2.7 km away
Speas Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
793 students · 2.8 km away
Kimberley Park Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students · 3.1 km away
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Winston-Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
808 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Haw River Elementary
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490 students
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490 students
Hazelwood Elementary
Waynesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
Broadway Elementary
Broadway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
Mallard Creek Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
490 students
Morganton Road Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
491 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whitaker Elementary a good school?
Whitaker Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 80.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #45 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 Whitaker Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Whitaker Elementary ranks #45 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #4574 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Whitaker Elementary?
Whitaker Elementary had 490 students in 2025.
Is Whitaker Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Whitaker Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Whitaker Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whitaker Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.