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The Downtown School

Winston Salem, North Carolina · Grades PreK to 8 · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

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About The Downtown School

The Downtown School is a public school in Winston Salem, North Carolina, serving pre-K through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 453 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Winston Salem. With about 34.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13 students per teacher. Within 5 miles there are 55 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools runs 80 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Forsyth County.

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School facts

Address	601 N Cherry Street, Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone	(336) 703-4125
School district	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	453
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	34.8
Students per teacher	13
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Forsyth County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370150002293). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Winston Salem Street SchoolPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades 9 to 12Winston Salem · 0.2 mi The Arts Based SchoolCharter · Grades K to 8Winston-Salem, NC · 0.3 mi Cook Literacy Model SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Winston-Salem, NC · 0.7 mi Carter High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Winston Salem · 0.8 mi J F Kennedy HighPublic · Grades 6 to 12Winston Salem · 0.8 mi Career CenterPublic · Grades 9 to 12Winston Salem · 0.8 mi R J Reynolds HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Winston Salem · 1 mi Salem AcademyPrivate · Grades 9 to 12Winston Salem · 1 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does The Downtown School serve?

The Downtown School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend The Downtown School?

The Downtown School reported 453 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Downtown School?

About 13 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 453 students and 34.8 teachers in federal data.

Is The Downtown School a public or charter school?

The Downtown School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is The Downtown School in?

The Downtown School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/winston-salem-forsyth-county-schools/

Where is The Downtown School located?

The Downtown School is at 601 N Cherry Street, Winston Salem, NC 27101. The phone number is (336) 703-4125.

How many other schools are near The Downtown School?

There are 55 other schools within 5 miles of The Downtown School in our directory.