- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winston Salem, NC
Paisley Ib Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Paisley Ib Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370150000630
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paisley Ib Magnet School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 22
- schools in Winston Salem · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Paisley Ib Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paisley Ib Magnet School ranks #5 of 22 schools in Winston Salem, NC.
School address
District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370150000630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-104 students YoY
Paisley Ib Magnet School shrank from 674 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (-15.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.1 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-104 students YoY 370150000630 · Winston Salem, NC Other · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 12:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: West Forsyth High (2,145 students)
Paisley Ib Magnet School shrank from 674 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (-15.4%). Teacher FTE lost 46.1 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Paisley Ib Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Forsyth H
West Forsyth High
2,145 students
- Ronald W Reaga
Ronald W Reagan High School
2,122 students
- R J Reynolds H
R J Reynolds High
1,759 students
- East Forsyth H
East Forsyth High
1,647 students
- Parkland High
Parkland High
1,569 students
- This school 553
Paisley Ib Magnet School
553 students
What this shows Paisley Ib Magnet School reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paisley Ib Magnet School compares
Paisley Ib Magnet School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 13% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
85.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,811
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
165
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 63.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
White 10.3%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Paisley Ib Magnet School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools reports $13,811 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paisley Ib Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Forsyth High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R J Reynolds High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Forsyth High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paisley Ib Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Winston Salem
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Speas Elementary
Standard public school
793 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Forest Elementary
Standard public school
670 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Griffith Elementary
Standard public school
621 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Old Town Elementary
Standard public school
617 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Konnoak Elementary
Standard public school
600 students 14:1 students per teacher
Mineral Springs Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~553 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paisley Ib Magnet School
How many students attend Paisley Ib Magnet School?
Paisley Ib Magnet School has 553 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winston Salem, NC. CCD year-over-year: 674 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), down 104.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paisley Ib Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paisley Ib Magnet School is 12:1, which is 24% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paisley Ib Magnet School?
99.6% of students at Paisley Ib Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paisley Ib Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Paisley Ib Magnet School is African American at 49.2% of enrollment, in Winston Salem, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paisley Ib Magnet School?
Paisley Ib Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paisley Ib Magnet School rank among schools in Winston Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Paisley Ib Magnet School ranks #5 of 22 schools in Winston Salem, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winston Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools?
Besides Paisley Ib Magnet School, Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools also operates West Forsyth High (2,145 students), Ronald W Reagan High School (2,122 students), and R J Reynolds High (1,759 students). See the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district page for the complete list.