How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Old Town Elementary | The Special Children's School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Winston-Salem, NC |
| School Type | regular | special-ed |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 617 | 98 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.5% | 96.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Old Town Elementary | The Special Children's School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,811 | $13,811 |
| District | Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Old Town Elementary | The Special Children's School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.1% | 34.7% |
| African American | 32.9% | 40.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54.8% | 18.4% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 4.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Old Town Elementary | The Special Children's School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 566:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.6% | 28.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.