Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cash Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cash Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cash Elementary School's student population of 520 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
520 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Cash Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cash Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1376 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)46%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
19%
22%
Black
18%
24%
White
51%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cash Elementary School's ranking?
Cash Elementary School is ranked #1376 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cash Elementary School often compared to?
Cash Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Piney Grove Elementary School, Caleb's Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Cash Elementary School?
520 students attend Cash Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Cash Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cash Elementary School?
Cash Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cash Elementary School offer ?
Cash Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cash Elementary School part of?
Cash Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
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