Serving 56 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, The Special Children's School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Special Children's School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Special Children's School's student population of 56 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Special Children's School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
30%
25%
White
39%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend The Special Children's School?
56 students attend The Special Children's School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of The Special Children's School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Special Children's School?
The Special Children's School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Special Children's School offer ?
The Special Children's School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Special Children's School part of?
The Special Children's School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
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