The top reported proficiency rate is 70% in Science. The lowest is 63% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Cash Elementary
Cash Elementary is a public school serving prekindergarten through fifth grade in Kernersville, a growing suburb north of Winston-Salem. The school enrolls a diverse, economically disadvantaged student body, with nearly all students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The racial makeup is roughly evenly split among white students, Black students, and multiethnic or Hispanic students, reflecting broader demographic diversity across the region.
The school's most recent state test results show proficiency rates in the mid-range. In math, about two-thirds of tested third through fifth graders scored at proficient level or above on the state's End-of-Grade test. English language arts proficiency sat slightly lower, at about three-fifths of tested students. Science proficiency was the strongest of the three tested subjects, with nearly seven in ten students meeting the state standard. These results offer a straightforward picture: Cash is educating a student population with high economic need, and outcomes sit at roughly the state midpoint. The state testing data comes from the most recent year available; longer trend data was not provided, so a parent looking for evidence of growth or decline over time would want to ask the school directly.
The school serves a community undergoing rapid residential development. Kernersville has experienced substantial growth in recent years, with multiple new subdivisions under construction and real estate activity driven by relatively affordable housing compared to broader regional markets. The town itself has a small historic downtown with local commerce, breweries, and civic anchors like the Paddison Memorial Library, but most of the surrounding landscape is suburban and car-dependent. Families with school-age children appear to be drawn to the area partly for affordability and proximity to employment hubs including FedEx Ground, John Deere Kernersville, Novant Health, and regional manufacturers.
The housing market in the Kernersville area reflects this growth trajectory. Home values have risen modestly year over year, and rental costs are rising as well. An estimated monthly mortgage payment for a median home in the area sits at a level manageable for families earning close to the regional median household income, though the rent-to-income ratio suggests renters make up a meaningful share of the community. The fact that nearly all Cash Elementary students qualify for free or reduced lunch indicates that many families attending the school face real economic constraints, even in a market perceived as more affordable than neighboring Greensboro or Winston-Salem proper.
Cash is part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools system, a large district serving the greater metropolitan area. The district has navigated capital budget challenges in recent years, postponing three school construction projects in 2022 due to cost overruns, though county commissioners later allocated additional funds to preserve remaining renovation plans. The district recently locked in a modified academic calendar starting in August rather than waiting until late August as state law permits, which affects childcare planning and alignment with testing windows. These system-level decisions affect all schools in the district, including Cash.
The school's enrollment is moderate for its grade band, distributed fairly evenly across grades K through 5, with a small pre-K class. Data on special education enrollment and English learner population were not available, so a parent would benefit from asking the school about the scope of support services and how many students are learning English as a second language. Course-level program information beyond standard elementary offerings was not provided. The school's web address was not included in the available data, so families should search directly for the school's website and contact information to learn about specific programming, enrichment activities, before- and after-school options, or any magnet or specialized themes the school may offer.
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