Kimmel Farm Elementary vs Ward Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kimmel Farm Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
760 students
Ward Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
| Measure | Kimmel Farm Elementary Winston-Salem, North Carolina | Ward Elementary Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #910 of 1,457 | #1100 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #40855 of 50,301 | #44066 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 760 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 760 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 25% |
| city | Winston-Salem | Winston-Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kimmel Farm Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 21.3).
- •Kimmel Farm Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 25%).
- •Kimmel Farm Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 30%).
- •Ward Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Ward Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.2).
- •Kimmel Farm Elementary is the larger school with 760 students compared with 489.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kimmel Farm Elementary better than Ward Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kimmel Farm Elementary ranks higher (26.3 vs 21.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kimmel Farm Elementary and Ward Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Winston-Salem and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kimmel Farm Elementary: 760. Ward Elementary: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kimmel Farm Elementary and Ward Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Kimmel Farm Elementary is 910th of 1,457 and Ward Elementary is 1100th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).