Serving 714 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sedge Garden Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 714 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sedge Garden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sedge Garden Elementary School's student population of 714 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
714 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sedge Garden Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sedge Garden Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#1180 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)56%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
23%
22%
Black
22%
24%
White
46%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sedge Garden Elementary School's ranking?
Sedge Garden Elementary School is ranked #1180 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Sedge Garden Elementary School often compared to?
Sedge Garden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caleb's Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Sedge Garden Elementary School?
714 students attend Sedge Garden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sedge Garden Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sedge Garden Elementary School?
Sedge Garden Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sedge Garden Elementary School offer ?
Sedge Garden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sedge Garden Elementary School part of?
Sedge Garden Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
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