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The Downtown School

601 N Cherry Street, Winston Salem, NC 27101, United States

+1 (336) 703-4125

http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/des

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The Downtown School Overview

About This School

The Downtown School is a public middle in Winston Salem, North Carolina, serving 453 students in grades PK-8. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 with 34 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $36,009. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school represent a diverse demographic, with 47% White, 34% Black, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or More Races, and 2% Asian students. The student population is 57% male and 43% female.

453

Total Students

PK-8

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

34 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-8

County

Forsyth County

Students per Counselor

453:1

The Downtown School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.8:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

453

Students per Counselor

The Downtown School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$36,009

City Avg: $36,009

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor453:1

The Downtown School Student Demographics

Student Body

56.51%

Male

43.49%

Female

Total Enrollment: 453 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White46.58%

Hispanic9.05%

Asian1.77%

Black34%

Two or More Races7.95%

Native American0.22%

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Downtown School

Q: What is The Downtown School?

A: The Downtown School is a middle public located in Winston Salem.

Q: How many students attend The Downtown School?

A: The Downtown School has approximately 453 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at The Downtown School is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about The Downtown School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About The Downtown School - Winston Salem, NC

Quick Facts about The Downtown School
School Name	The Downtown School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-8
Location	601 N Cherry Street, Winston Salem, NC 27101, Winston Salem, NC
County	Forsyth County
Phone	+1 (336) 703-4125
Total Students	453
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	34
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about The Downtown School

What is The Downtown School?

The Downtown School is a middle public located in Winston Salem.

How many students attend The Downtown School?

The Downtown School has approximately 453 students enrolled.

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

The student-teacher ratio at The Downtown School is 13:1.

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