Serving 759 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Winecoff 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 27% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 759 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winecoff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Winecoff Elementary School's student population of 759 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
759 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Engaging minds. Shaping futures.
School Mascot
Leopards
School Rankings
Winecoff 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 Winecoff Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2308 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)27%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
27%
21%
Black
37%
25%
White
24%
43%
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
98%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Leopards
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winecoff Elementary School's ranking?
Winecoff Elementary School is ranked #2308 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Winecoff Elementary School often compared to?
Winecoff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shady Brook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Winecoff Elementary School?
759 students attend Winecoff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Winecoff Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winecoff Elementary School?
Winecoff Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Winecoff Elementary School offer ?
Winecoff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Winecoff Elementary School part of?
Winecoff Elementary School is part of Cabarrus County Schools.
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