DIGGS-LATHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Diggs-Latham Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools school district, located in Winston Salem, NC with about 534 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Diggs-Latham Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Diggs-Latham Elementary, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a distinctive public school within the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. It is widely recognized for its specialized focus as a **Magnet School for the Performing Arts**. The curriculum integrates traditional academic subjects with intensive instruction in music, dance, theater, and visual arts, aiming to foster creativity, critical thinking, and confidence in its diverse student body.
Beyond its artistic programming, the school is deeply committed to building a strong sense of community and academic excellence. By leveraging its specialized arts curriculum, Diggs-Latham seeks to engage students in a holistic learning environment that encourages self-expression and cultural appreciation. The school remains dedicated to providing a supportive, collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while preparing for the academic demands of middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Diggs-Latham Elementary at (336) 703-4102 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Winston Salem, NC 27101-5716
(336) 703-4102
DIGGS-LATHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Winston Salem, NC with about 534 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
- Total Students:
- 534
- Teachers:
- 40.57
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 534 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 49.8%
- Black or African American
- 34.8%
- White
- 8.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.