School Overview
The Special Children’s School (SCS), located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a unique educational institution dedicated to serving children with diverse developmental needs. Operating as a specialized facility within the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools system, the school provides a nurturing and highly structured environment designed to support students who require individualized attention. By integrating academic instruction with essential therapeutic services, the school fosters a setting where children with varying physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities can achieve their maximum potential.

A hallmark of The Special Children’s School is its inclusive and multidisciplinary approach to early childhood education. The school typically focuses on providing comprehensive support that goes beyond traditional classroom instruction, often coordinating speech, occupational, and physical therapies directly into the student’s daily routine. Through a dedicated staff of educators and specialists, the school emphasizes a holistic development model that addresses both functional independence and academic growth, ensuring that families receive the specialized resources necessary to help their children thrive in a supportive, community-focused environment.
50
Total Students
12.1
Full-Time Teachers
4.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
190.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Special Children's School
Demographic Student Count
White18
Hispanic7
Black22
Asian2
Two or More1
  • Black
    22 (44.0 %)
  • White
    18 (36.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (14.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (4.0 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Phone: (336)703-4191
Website: http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/5683
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 50
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 95
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 35
Kindergarten 4
Grade 1 1
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 2
Grade 4 3
Grade 5 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for The Special Children's School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten35
Kindergarten4
Grade 11
Grade 22
Grade 32
Grade 43
Grade 53
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for The Special Children's School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1938%
Male3162%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)