Diggs-Latham Elementary

986 Hutton Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101

www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/diggses

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Diggs-Latham Elementary, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a distinctive public school within the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. It is widely recognized for its specialized focus as a **Magnet School for the Performing Arts**. The curriculum integrates traditional academic subjects with intensive instruction in music, dance, theater, and visual arts, aiming to foster creativity, critical thinking, and confidence in its diverse student body.

Beyond its artistic programming, the school is deeply committed to building a strong sense of community and academic excellence. By leveraging its specialized arts curriculum, Diggs-Latham seeks to engage students in a holistic learning environment that encourages self-expression and cultural appreciation. The school remains dedicated to providing a supportive, collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while preparing for the academic demands of middle school and beyond.

385

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Diggs-Latham Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	186
Black	154
Two or More	14

Hispanic
186 (48.3%)
Black
154 (40.0%)
White
31 (8.1%)
Two or More
14 (3.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Phone:	(336)703-4102
Website:	http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/diggses
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	382
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Diggs-Latham Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Diggs-Latham Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	199	51.7%
Male	186	48.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)