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Friendship Elementary

1490 FRIENDSHIP-LEDFORD RD WINSTON-SALEM NC 27107

About Friendship Elementary

Friendship Elementary School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina - a Davidson County Schools elementary school with grades pre-K through 5 - has a strong academic foundation. It has consistently ranked as one of the top schools in the district, and it is the number 3 school in overall rating and the number 2 elementary school in Davidson County. With a math proficiency of about 68% and reading at about 62%, the achievement has moved students well above countless state data points and benchmarks. The district's mission maintains its commitment to ensuring that each child receives high-quality education while expressing an everlasting love of learning. With a community of good teachers, caring families, and progressive students, Friendship Elementary is among the best elementary schools in North Carolina.

Contact Information

Address

1490 FRIENDSHIP-LEDFORD RD WINSTON-SALEM NC 27107

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Phone

(336) 231-8744

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 45%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 45% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
481
Total Students
$50046
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 158 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Friendship Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 - 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 2:20 PM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 68.8%
Asian 5%
Hispanic 13.5%
Black 8.5%
Two+ Races 4.2%
Native Am. 0%
White
68.8%
Asian
5%
Hispanic
13.5%
Black
8.5%
Two+ Races
4.2%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 481
45.9%
221 Female
54.1%
260 Male

Student Population

481 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13.48571 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Friendship Elementary announced three retirements of long-term employees in August 2025 and posted an EC Pre-K teacher opening.

FAQ

Q: What outdoor facilities are available for children at Friendship Elementary School?

A: Students have access to a playground, a fitness trail, and outdoor classrooms.

Q: Are there art classes at Friendship Elementary School?

A: Yes. The art classes students participate in include drawing, painting, and crafts.

Q: How does Friendship Elementary School recognize students?

A: At Friendship Elementary School, academic and character achievements are recognized with awards and assemblies.

Q: Are there music programs at Friendship Elementary School?

A: Students can participate in chorus, band, or music appreciation programs.

Q: What events are held for families at Friendship Elementary School?

A: Families are able to enjoy picnics, fairs, and gatherings in the community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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