Speas Elementary

2000 W Polo Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106

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

793 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Speas Elementary, located on Polo Road in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a distinguished institution within the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. It is widely recognized for its unique identity as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, specifically offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). This curriculum focuses on developing students into global citizens through inquiry-based learning, emphasizing critical thinking, cultural awareness, and a strong sense of personal responsibility.

The school is perhaps most notable for its popular Global Village Dual Language Immersion program, which allows students to develop bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English from an early age. By integrating language acquisition with the IB framework, Speas fosters an inclusive and academically rigorous environment that prepares students for a diverse, interconnected world. The school's commitment to excellence and its specialized academic tracks make it a sought-after destination for families looking for a holistic, internationally-minded education in the Winston-Salem area.

793

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Speas Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	282
Black	258
Asian	5
Two or More	49
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
282 (35.6%)
Black
258 (32.5%)
White
198 (25.0%)
Two or More
49 (6.2%)
Asian
5 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)703-4135
Website:	http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/ses
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	793
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	790
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 2

Kindergarten 132

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 139

Grade 3 145

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 133

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Speas Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	132
Grade 1	122
Grade 2	139
Grade 3	145
Grade 4	120
Grade 5	133

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Speas Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	430	54.2%
Male	363	45.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)