Speas Elementary

2000 W Polo Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106

www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/5628

767 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Speas Elementary, located on Polo Road in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a distinguished institution within the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. It is widely recognized for its unique identity as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, specifically offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). This curriculum focuses on developing students into global citizens through inquiry-based learning, emphasizing critical thinking, cultural awareness, and a strong sense of personal responsibility.

The school is perhaps most notable for its popular Global Village Dual Language Immersion program, which allows students to develop bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English from an early age. By integrating language acquisition with the IB framework, Speas fosters an inclusive and academically rigorous environment that prepares students for a diverse, interconnected world. The school's commitment to excellence and its specialized academic tracks make it a sought-after destination for families looking for a holistic, internationally-minded education in the Winston-Salem area.

767

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Speas Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	240
Black	261
Asian	10
Two or More	60

Black
261 (34.0 %)
Hispanic
240 (31.3 %)
White
196 (25.6 %)
Two or More
60 (7.8 %)
Asian
10 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Phone:	(336)703-4135
Website:	http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/5628
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	767
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	790
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 121

Grade 1 158

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 134

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Speas Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	121
Grade 1	158
Grade 2	127
Grade 3	134
Grade 4	122
Grade 5	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Speas Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	387	50.5%
Male	380	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)