The Special Children's School

Elementary No virtual instruction Winston-Salem, NC Grades PK–05 City: Large Winston-Salem, NC SchoolScore™ C (68)
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The Special Children's School
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (68)
98
Students
12.7
Teachers
7.7:1
Student:Teacher
(336)703-4191
Phone
http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/scs
Website

The Special Children's School is a public school administered by the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district in Winston-Salem, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 98 students enrolled; a 7.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
98.0
State avg: 472.0
▼ 79% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
7.72:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▼ 48% better
Free Lunch %
96.9%
State avg: 81.2%
▲ 19% worse
School Details
School Name
The Special Children's School
NCESSCH ID
370150002985
State School ID
NC-340-531
School Type
Special Education School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
4505 Shattalon Dr
City
Winston-Salem
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
27106
County
Forsyth County
Metro Area
Winston-Salem, NC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
3710
State Leg. Upper
37032
State Leg. Lower
37072
Latitude
36.1542
Longitude
-80.3336
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
98
Total Students
👩‍🏫
12.7
Teachers FTE
📐
7.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
12.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)12.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 95 96.9%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
LEAID
3701500
State LEA ID
NC-340
Phone
(336)727-2292
Website
http://wsfcs.k12.nc.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Winston Salem
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$747,119K
Federal Revenue
$175,753K
State Revenue
$386,334K
Local Revenue
$185,032K
Total Expenditure
$791,117K
Instruction Exp.
$453,011K
Support Services
$241,423K
Other Current Exp.
$33,647K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of The Special Children's School

1
Old Town Elementary
Winston Salem · Elementary
0.7 mi
2
Ronald W Reagan High School
Pfafftown · High
2.1 mi
3
Jefferson Elementary
Winston-Salem · Elementary
2.1 mi
4
Forsyth Academy
Winston-Salem · Elementary
2.2 mi
5
Mount Tabor High School
Winston Salem · High
2.2 mi
6
Gibson Elementary
Winston-Salem · Elementary
2.6 mi
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology
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Students
17.81:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Monroe Charter Academy
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104
Students
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Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Wilmington Preparatory Academy
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Students
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Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Carolina Community Academy
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Students
–
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Special Children's School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend The Special Children's School?
98 students are enrolled at The Special Children's School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does The Special Children's School have?
The Special Children's School has 12.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.7:1.
What grades does The Special Children's School serve?
The Special Children's School serves grades PK through 05.
Is The Special Children's School a charter school?
The Special Children's School is not a charter school.
What metro area is The Special Children's School located in?
The Special Children's School is located in the Winston-Salem, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does The Special Children's School belong to?
The Special Children's School is part of the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools school district.
How much does Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools spend per student?
The Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district spends approximately $8,072,622,449 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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