Is The Downtown School a good school?

The Downtown School ranks 239 th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend The Downtown School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 409 students attended The Downtown School.

What is the racial makeup of The Downtown School?

Students at The Downtown School are 47% White, 36% African American, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

The Downtown School

Summary:

The Downtown School is a public magnet elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with a diverse student population and a consistent track record of academic excellence.

The Downtown School consistently outperforms the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 84.1% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in EOG/Mathematics, compared to 55% for the district and 58.1% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong among specific student subgroups, ranking 160 out of 924 North Carolina elementary schools for African American students and 213 out of 1,166 for White students in EOG/Mathematics. Additionally, The Downtown School has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 26.16%, compared to the high-poverty nearby schools like Forest Park Elementary (99.41%) and Diggs-Latham Elementary (99.28%), and a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.6, compared to the district average of 13.6.

The Downtown School's consistent high performance, with a statewide ranking between 45 and 354 out of over 1,400 North Carolina elementary schools since the 2013-2014 school year, is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices and the dedication of its staff. While the school has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, it still maintains a diverse student population, suggesting that it is able to provide a high-quality education to students from various socioeconomic backgrounds. This success stands in stark contrast to the nearby high-poverty schools, highlighting the importance of equitable funding and resources for schools serving disadvantaged communities. However, the school's performance in the Gifted and Talented student subgroup has been more mixed, suggesting that it may need to further strengthen its programs and support for its highest-achieving students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-8

601 N Cherry Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101-2939

(336) 703-4125

District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
239^th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,387

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 409

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.2%

African American:

35.7%

Hispanic:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The Downtown School ranks better than 84.1% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 11^th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.23. (See more...)

Compare Details The Downtown School ranks better than 81% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.15. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.2%), African American (35.7%), Hispanic (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Downtown School is 11.6, which is the 5^th best among 42 elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare The Downtown School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Downtown School is $11,387, which is the 11^th highest among 42 elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Downtown School:

SchoolDigger ranks The Downtown School 239^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See The Downtown School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks The Downtown School 151^st of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See The Downtown School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools 164^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for The Downtown School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at The Downtown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	87.63	71^st	1276	94.4%
2007	85.98	81^st	1293	93.7%
2008	88.82	77^th	1324	94.2%
2009	85.19	124^th	1354	90.8%
2010	86.90	92^nd	1363	93.3%
2011	86.60	101^st	1381	92.7%
2012	85.03	110^th	1388	92.1%
2013	87.62	132^nd	1403	90.6%
2014	91.72	80^th	1390	94.2%
2015	93.44	45^th	1440	96.9%
2016	86.87	129^th	1425	90.9%
2017	78.37	253^rd	1429	82.3%
2018	74.11	325^th	1434	77.3%
2019	83.72	182^nd	1473	87.6%
2021	72.85	354^th	1489	76.2%
2022	76.52	307^th	1514	79.7%
2023	84.75	169^th	1502	88.7%
2024	80.23	239^th	1505	84.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Downtown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	53.62	609^th	1332	54.3%
2019	87.31	78^th	1361	94.3%
2022	60.70	434^th	1366	68.2%
2023	84.93	94^th	1437	93.5%
2024	64.21	413^th	1450	71.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at The Downtown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	74.55	311^th	1405	77.9%
2019	79.33	222^nd	1424	84.4%
2021	65.43	424^th	1440	70.6%
2022	71.83	346^th	1458	76.3%
2023	80.00	214^th	1459	85.3%
2024	80.09	214^th	1455	85.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Gifted and Talented students at The Downtown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	53.12	41^st	69	40.6%
2019	56.58	357^th	612	41.7%
2023	68.28	47^th	582	91.9%
2024	53.67	407^th	669	39.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at The Downtown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	71.73	361^st	1413	74.5%
2019	84.79	163^rd	1430	88.6%
2021	78.71	255^th	1444	82.3%
2022	77.34	274^th	1464	81.3%
2023	84.97	152^nd	1461	89.6%
2024	75.54	294^th	1464	79.9%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at The Downtown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	63.14	272^nd	927	70.7%
2019	79.25	110^th	949	88.4%
2021	69.52	152^nd	896	83.0%
2022	78.59	108^th	927	88.3%
2023	74.99	155^th	933	83.4%
2024	73.14	160^th	924	82.7%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at The Downtown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	75.46	260^th	1178	77.9%
2019	84.70	117^th	1183	90.1%
2021	74.82	254^th	1172	78.3%
2022	74.59	263^rd	1194	78.0%
2023	78.75	199^th	1183	83.2%
2024	78.72	213^th	1166	81.7%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at The Downtown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2012	84.43	48^th	662	92.7%
2013	94.07	32^nd	673	95.2%
2014	98.28	8^th	627	98.7%
2015	91.04	42^nd	705	94.0%
2016	93.97	27^th	692	96.1%
2017	93.54	26^th	694	96.3%
2018	84.15	80^th	691	88.4%
2019	90.03	47^th	737	93.6%
2021	85.65	80^th	741	89.2%
2022	87.94	80^th	786	89.8%
2023	90.34	64^th	784	91.8%
2024	77.15	151^st	793	81.0%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at The Downtown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	47.78	189^th	473	60.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Downtown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	71.38	120^th	604	80.1%
2019	90.04	27^th	639	95.8%
2022	88.02	38^th	689	94.5%
2023	84.92	56^th	735	92.4%
2024	67.24	179^th	743	75.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at The Downtown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	87.01	55^th	656	91.6%
2019	85.50	65^th	684	90.5%
2021	83.89	82^nd	706	88.4%
2022	85.00	86^th	733	88.3%
2023	89.04	61^st	731	91.7%
2024	75.16	153^rd	738	79.3%

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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at The Downtown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	46.15	91^st	127	28.3%
2019	63.56	151^st	416	63.7%
2021	60.32	208^th	448	53.6%
2022	70.74	70^th	450	84.4%
2023	76.65	22^nd	452	95.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at The Downtown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	76.68	126^th	665	81.1%
2019	92.57	34^th	697	95.1%
2021	85.22	79^th	711	88.9%
2022	89.22	66^th	748	91.2%
2023	88.05	73^rd	747	90.2%
2024	76.49	151^st	751	79.9%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at The Downtown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	86.27	39^th	494	92.1%
2019	92.06	30^th	519	94.2%
2021	79.82	56^th	533	89.5%
2022	86.64	51^st	550	90.7%
2023	86.82	47^th	559	91.6%
2024	74.61	95^th	560	83.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at The Downtown School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	81.21	86^th	596	85.6%
2019	92.89	24^th	624	96.2%
2021	85.60	77^th	632	87.8%
2022	93.23	29^th	658	95.6%
2023	92.56	26^th	656	96.0%
2024	75.34	145^th	652	77.8%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for The Downtown School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1992	62	54	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	119
1993	113	89	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	15	224
1994	142	107	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	254
1995	196	131	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
1996	196	131	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
1997	198	126	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
1998	192	135	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1999	187	137	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
2000	184	138	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
2001	169	147	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
2002	144	147	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
2003	144	147	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
2004	147	149	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
2005	145	141	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
2006	161	145	8	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	320
2007	165	130	12	6	2	n/a	n/a	8	323
2008	164	124	15	6	1	n/a	n/a	13	323
2009	133	108	14	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	263
2010	172	108	21	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	313
2011	197	122	17	14	2	0	12	0	364
2012	204	128	19	17	1	0	12	0	381
2013	220	139	17	17	1	0	11	0	405
2014	213	130	16	15	1	0	10	0	385
2015	237	130	15	18	0	1	14	0	415
2016	230	131	13	19	1	1	17	0	412
2017	227	138	11	20	1	3	25	0	425
2018	219	140	10	24	1	4	28	0	426
2019	201	160	9	24	1	4	26	0	425
2020	192	158	8	29	1	4	31	0	423
2021	187	153	8	30	1	4	24	0	407
2022	182	155	7	28	1	3	26	0	402
2023	193	146	5	35	1	3	26	0	409

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at The Downtown School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	119	15.0	7.9	n/a
1993	224	17.0	13.2	1.9
1994	254	22.0	11.5	1.2
1995	330	30.0	11.0	3
1996	330	30.0	11.0	3
1997	328	29.0	11.3	5.5
1998	331	28.0	11.8	6
1999	327	28.0	11.7	6.1
2000	326	28.0	11.6	7.4
2001	322	28.0	11.5	7.5
2002	300	28.0	10.7	9
2003	300	28.0	10.7	9
2004	305	28.0	10.9	10.5
2005	296	28.0	10.6	10.8
2006	320	28.0	11.4	10.6
2007	323	n/a	n/a	9.5
2008	323	22.9	14.1	8.4
2009	263	24.0	11.0	7.6
2010	313	23.2	13.6	8.6
2011	364	25.8	14.1	9.6
2012	381	29.1	13.0	11.3
2013	405	33.3	12.1	11.4
2014	385	34.7	11.0	13
2015	415	34.0	12.2	12.5
2016	412	35.0	11.7	13.1
2017	425	33.6	12.6	14.6
2018	426	34.5	12.3	15.7
2019	425	35.0	12.1	15.8
2020	423	34.9	12.0	16.3
2021	407	34.0	11.9	17.7
2022	402	34.1	11.7	20.6
2023	409	35.0	11.6	26.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio The Downtown School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	119	15.0	7.9	n/a
1993	224	17.0	13.2	1.9
1994	254	22.0	11.5	1.2
1995	330	30.0	11.0	3
1996	330	30.0	11.0	3
1997	328	29.0	11.3	5.5
1998	331	28.0	11.8	6
1999	327	28.0	11.7	6.1
2000	326	28.0	11.6	7.4
2001	322	28.0	11.5	7.5
2002	300	28.0	10.7	9
2003	300	28.0	10.7	9
2004	305	28.0	10.9	10.5
2005	296	28.0	10.6	10.8
2006	320	28.0	11.4	10.6
2007	323	n/a	n/a	9.5
2008	323	22.9	14.1	8.4
2009	263	24.0	11.0	7.6
2010	313	23.2	13.6	8.6
2011	364	25.8	14.1	9.6
2012	381	29.1	13.0	11.3
2013	405	33.3	12.1	11.4
2014	385	34.7	11.0	13
2015	415	34.0	12.2	12.5
2016	412	35.0	11.7	13.1
2017	425	33.6	12.6	14.6
2018	426	34.5	12.3	15.7
2019	425	35.0	12.1	15.8
2020	423	34.9	12.0	16.3
2021	407	34.0	11.9	17.7
2022	402	34.1	11.7	20.6
2023	409	35.0	11.6	26.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for The Downtown School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$620 (5.4%)	$10,767 (94.6%)	$11,387

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Downtown School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 182^nd of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 169^th of 1502 Elementary schools	1.1%
Ranks 47^th of 737 Middle schools	Ranks 64^th of 784 Middle schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (The Downtown School)	73.8	79.5	5.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)	59.2	58.8	0.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (The Downtown School)	69	84.1	15.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)	51.7	45.1	6.6%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (The Downtown School)	71.1	75	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)	53.8	52.3	1.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (The Downtown School)	84.4	88.6	4.2%
4th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)	56.4	52.2	4.2%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (The Downtown School)	71.1	68.9	2.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)	56.7	51.4	5.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (The Downtown School)	80	53.3	26.7%
5th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)	52.7	43.2	9.5%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (The Downtown School)	86.7	71.1	15.6%
5th Grade Science (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)	69.8	61.4	8.4%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (The Downtown School)	75	79.5	4.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)	52.7	41.7	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.8	52.3	6.5%
6th Grade Reading (The Downtown School)	79.5	75	4.5%
6th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)	54.8	40	14.8%
6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	60	49.3	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (The Downtown School)	77.8	65.7	12.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)	53	40.8	12.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.4	50.1	8.3%
7th Grade Reading (The Downtown School)	80	65.7	14.3%
7th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)	57.7	41.7	16%
7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	58.8	50.2	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (The Downtown School)	88.4	81.8	6.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)	50.7	37.9	12.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	52.6	44.8	7.8%
8th Grade Reading (The Downtown School)	81.4	77.3	4.1%
8th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)	56	45.8	10.2%
8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	55.6	51	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	425	409	3.8%
African American	160	146	8.8%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	9	5	44.4%
Hispanic	24	35	45.8%
Pacific Islander	4	3	25%
White	201	193	4%
Two or More Races	26	26
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.8%	26.2%	10.4%

Schools Near The Downtown School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
The Downtown School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	601 N Cherry Street	Winston Salem	27101	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(336) 703-4125	409	35	11.6	26.2%	193 (47.2%)	146 (35.7%)	35 (8.6%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	26 (6.4%)	80.2	239^th of 1505 public elementary schools	84.1%		84.8	169^th of 1502 public elementary schools	88.7%	70	57.8	75.6	84.1	57.8	66.7	60.5	60.0	73.3	81.8	62.2	68.9	60.5	90.9	81.6	$11,387	$620	$10,767
The Arts Based School	Public, Charter	K-8	1380 Martin Luther King Jr Dr	Winston Salem	27101	Forsyth County	Arts Based School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(336) 748-4116	579	41	14.1		388 (67.0%)	98 (16.9%)	42 (7.3%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.9%)	68.3	438^th of 1505 public elementary schools	70.9%		77	288^th of 1502 public elementary schools	80.8%	150	55.2	55.9	56.7	83.0	78.7	50.0	56.9	62.7	60.0	81.1	74.5	63.0	71.7	93.5
Cook Literacy Model School	Public	PK, KG-5	920 11th Street NW	Winston Salem	27105	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 703-4201	280	23	12.3	98.9%	8 (2.9%)	227 (81.1%)	39 (13.9%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	30.7	1086^th of 1505 public elementary schools	27.8%		28.9	1105^th of 1502 public elementary schools	26.4%	19	43.6	53.8	48.8				25.6	43.6	25.6				69.8		$15,706	$2,747	$12,959
Brunson Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	155 N Hawthorne Road	Winston Salem	27104	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(336) 703-4206	413	28	14.5	99.3%	124 (30.0%)	161 (39.0%)	85 (20.6%)	13 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (6.8%)	51.4	723^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	52.0%		46.6	821^st of 1502 public elementary schools	45.3%	98	51.5	49.2	63.9				43.9	54.0	57.8				63.9		$9,861	$976	$8,885
Kimberley Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 Old Cherry Street	Winston Salem	27105	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 703-6731	278	27	10.1	98.9%	9 (3.2%)	204 (73.4%)	49 (17.6%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.7%)	14.4	1370^th of 1505 public elementary schools	9.0%		16.3	1319^th of 1502 public elementary schools	12.2%	51	40.8	29.7	43.2				22.4	35.1	22.7				52.3		$14,902	$3,465	$11,437
Diggs-Latham Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	986 Hutton Street	Winston Salem	27101	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(336) 703-4102	418	41	10.2	99.3%	50 (12.0%)	155 (37.1%)	186 (44.5%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.5%)	32.9	1049^th of 1505 public elementary schools	30.3%		21.2	1243^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	17.2%	194	65.0	42.4	49.2				41.7	38.8	36.1				54.1		$13,182	$2,117	$11,065
Ashley Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1647 Ashley School Circle	Winston Salem	27105	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(336) 703-4203	373	25	14.7	99.2%	5 (1.3%)	169 (45.3%)	186 (49.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	5.2	1481^st of 1505 public elementary schools	1.6%		10.2	1416^th of 1502 public elementary schools	5.7%	65	31.5	18.6	36.4				9.3	15.3	16.7				40.7		$12,584	$2,585	$10,000
Childrens Center	Public	PK, KG-5	2315 Coliseum Drive	Winston Salem	27106	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 727-2440	59	13	4.5	94.9%	15 (25.4%)	20 (33.9%)	18 (30.5%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.5%)								(n/a)															$38,700	$4,652	$34,048
Whitaker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2600 Buena Vista Road	Winston Salem	27104	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 703-6740	545	36	15.1	27.0%	379 (69.5%)	86 (15.8%)	44 (8.1%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.7%)	92.7	74^th of 1505 public elementary schools	95.1%		88	133^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	91.1%	59	86.9	82.4	80.8				73.7	80.2	75.8				85.9		$9,221	$473	$8,748
Moore Magnet Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	451 Knollwood Street	Winston Salem	27103	Forsyth County	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(336) 727-2860	414	32	12.9	99.3%	102 (24.6%)	230 (55.6%)	47 (11.4%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.8%)	39.6	938^th of 1505 public elementary schools	37.7%		45.5	836^th of 1502 public elementary schools	44.3%	102	46.4	56.5	54.9				38.1	53.6	41.5				61.0		$10,512	$1,383	$9,128

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