D−
The Special Children's School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5Special Education School
4505 Shattalon Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 · (336) 703-4191 · Part of Forsyth County Schools
Students
98
Students per teacher
8:1
Free or reduced lunch
97%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about The Special Children's School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 45 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 50 pts below the state
- Small classes: 8:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 188.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 47.2%
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4505 Shattalon Dr, Winston-Salem
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K75
Kindergarten14
Grade 14
Grade 31
Grade 41
Grade 53
Enrollment over time
34’20
31’21
50’22
56’23
98’24
Up 188.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 41%White 35%Hispanic 18%Two or more races 4%Asian 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.