THE DOWNTOWN SCHOOL
The Downtown School is a public elementary school that is part of the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools school district, located in Winston Salem, NC with about 426 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 34 teachers, The Downtown School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
The Downtown School, located in the heart of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a unique K-8 magnet school that operates under the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools system. Known for its distinct community-centered approach, the school emphasizes an inquiry-based curriculum that integrates the urban environment of downtown Winston-Salem into the daily learning experience. By leveraging its proximity to local museums, art galleries, and businesses, the school encourages students to engage with their surroundings as an extension of the classroom, fostering a sense of civic responsibility and real-world application.
A hallmark of The Downtown School is its commitment to a close-knit, collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes personalized instruction and student-led projects. The school maintains a strong emphasis on the arts and humanities, balanced with a rigorous academic core that promotes critical thinking and creative problem-solving. Through its focus on experiential learning and a highly engaged parent-teacher community, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to be active, thoughtful participants in both their local and global communities.
For more information, contact The Downtown School at (336) 703-4125 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Winston Salem, NC 27101-2939
(336) 703-4125
THE DOWNTOWN SCHOOL is a public school in Winston Salem, NC with about 426 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:
- 426
- Teachers:
- 34.59
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 426 students
- White
- 51.4%
- Black or African American
- 32.9%
- Two or more races
- 6.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.6%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.3%
- Male
- 47.7%
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.