The Arts Based School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 · Arts Based School
#173 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#14559 of 50,301 nationally
About The Arts Based School
The Arts Based School is a charter elementary located in Winston-Salem, in the Arts Based School school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 663 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 173rd of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (76th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (55th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 663.
There are 58 schools in Winston-Salem; The Arts Based School ranks 7th of 55 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The Arts Based School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near The Arts Based School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
The Downtown School
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
453 students · 454 m away
J F Kennedy High
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 6–12
332 students · 907 m away
Cook Literacy Model School
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
228 students · 1.3 km away
Kimberley Park Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students · 1.6 km away
Paisley Magnet School
Winston Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–10
553 students · 1.8 km away
R J Reynolds High
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,759 students · 2.0 km away
Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad
Winston-Salem · Public high · Grades 6–12
369 students · 2.1 km away
Wiley Magnet Middle
Winston Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students · 2.1 km away
Brunson Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students · 2.2 km away
Hospital/Homebound Education Center
Winston-Salem · Public other · Grades K–12
0 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Charter elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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667 students
Davidson Charter Academy
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658 students
Guilford Preparatory Academy
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672 students
Peak Charter Academy
Apex · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
651 students
Wake Forest Charter Academy
Wake Forest · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
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Johnston Charter Academy
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677 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Arts Based School a good school?
The Arts Based School has a Success Index (US) of 65.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #173 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The Arts Based School rank in North Carolina?
The Arts Based School ranks #173 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #14559 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Arts Based School?
The Arts Based School had 663 students in 2025.
Is The Arts Based School a elementary school or a high school?
The Arts Based School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near The Arts Based School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Arts Based School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.