The Downtown School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Winston Salem, North Carolina 27101 · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
#79 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#6910 of 50,301 nationally
About The Downtown School
The Downtown School is a public elementary located in Winston Salem, in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 453 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 79th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (68th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 453.
There are 58 schools in Winston Salem; The Downtown School ranks 4th of 55 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)24.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
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 Downtown School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near The Downtown School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
The Arts Based School
Winston-Salem · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
663 students · 454 m away
Cook Literacy Model School
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
228 students · 1.2 km away
J F Kennedy High
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 6–12
332 students · 1.3 km away
R J Reynolds High
Winston Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,759 students · 1.6 km away
Wiley Magnet Middle
Winston Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students · 1.7 km away
Brunson Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students · 1.7 km away
Paisley Magnet School
Winston Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–10
553 students · 1.8 km away
Kimberley Park Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students · 1.8 km away
Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad
Winston-Salem · Public high · Grades 6–12
369 students · 2.5 km away
Hospital/Homebound Education Center
Winston-Salem · Public other · Grades K–12
0 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
North Hills Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Jamestown Elementary
Jamestown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Pleasant Garden Elementary
Pleasant Garden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Creekside Elementary
New Bern · Public elementary · Grades K–5
453 students
Hobbton Elementary
Newton Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
453 students
Elmhurst Elementary
Greenville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
454 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Downtown School a good school?
The Downtown School has a Success Index (US) of 76.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #79 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 Downtown School rank in North Carolina?
The Downtown School ranks #79 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #6910 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Downtown School?
The Downtown School had 453 students in 2025.
Is The Downtown School a elementary school or a high school?
The Downtown School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near The Downtown School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Downtown School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.