- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winston-Salem, NC
The Special Children's School
Federal NCES profile for The Special Children's School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370150002985
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Special Children's School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #3 of 20
- schools in Winston-Salem · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 94.0%
- free-lunch eligible
The Special Children's School has class sizes smaller than 97% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Special Children's School ranks #3 of 20 schools in Winston-Salem, NC.
School address
District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370150002985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
The Special Children's School grew from 50 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 370150002985 · Winston-Salem, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
98 enr · 8.2:1 · 94.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: West Forsyth High (2,145 students)
The Special Children's School grew from 50 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
The Special Children's 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 98
The Special Children's School
98 students
What this shows The Special Children's School reports 98 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Special Children's School compares
The Special Children's School is a growing 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 48% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.0% | ▲ 42% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 3% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.8%
White 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, The Special Children's School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 The Special Children's 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 The Special Children's 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.
Meadowlark Elementary
Standard public school
827 students 15:1 students per teacher
Quality Education Academy
Standard public school
776 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Kimmel Farm Elementary
Standard public school
760 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Wallburg Elementary
Standard public school
717 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Gibson Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
560 students 14:1 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 (~98 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Special Children's School
How many students attend The Special Children's School?
The Special Children's School has 98 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Winston-Salem, NC. CCD year-over-year: 50 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Special Children's School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Special Children's School is 8.2:1, which is 48% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 48% 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 The Special Children's School?
94.0% of students at The Special Children's School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Special Children's School?
The largest demographic group at The Special Children's School is African American at 40.8% of enrollment, in Winston-Salem, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Special Children's School?
The Special Children's School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Special Children's School rank among schools in Winston-Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, The Special Children's School ranks #3 of 20 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 The Special Children's 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.