The Special Children's School
98 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
The Special Children’s School (SCS), located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a unique educational institution dedicated to serving children with diverse developmental needs. Operating as a specialized facility within the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools system, the school provides a nurturing and highly structured environment designed to support students who require individualized attention. By integrating academic instruction with essential therapeutic services, the school fosters a setting where children with varying physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities can achieve their maximum potential.
A hallmark of The Special Children’s School is its inclusive and multidisciplinary approach to early childhood education. The school typically focuses on providing comprehensive support that goes beyond traditional classroom instruction, often coordinating speech, occupational, and physical therapies directly into the student’s daily routine. Through a dedicated staff of educators and specialists, the school emphasizes a holistic development model that addresses both functional independence and academic growth, ensuring that families receive the specialized resources necessary to help their children thrive in a supportive, community-focused environment.
A hallmark of The Special Children’s School is its inclusive and multidisciplinary approach to early childhood education. The school typically focuses on providing comprehensive support that goes beyond traditional classroom instruction, often coordinating speech, occupational, and physical therapies directly into the student’s daily routine. Through a dedicated staff of educators and specialists, the school emphasizes a holistic development model that addresses both functional independence and academic growth, ensuring that families receive the specialized resources necessary to help their children thrive in a supportive, community-focused environment.
98
Total Students
12.7
Full-Time Teachers
7.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic | 18 |
| Black | 40 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 4 |
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Black40 (40.8%)
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White34 (34.7%)
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Hispanic18 (18.4%)
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Two or More4 (4.1%)
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Asian2 (2.0%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Special Education School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools |
| Phone: | (336)703-4191 |
| Website: | http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/scs |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 98 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 12.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 7.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 95 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
75
Kindergarten
14
Grade 1
4
Grade 3
1
Grade 4
1
Grade 5
3
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 75 |
| Kindergarten | 14 |
| Grade 1 | 4 |
| Grade 3 | 1 |
| Grade 4 | 1 |
| Grade 5 | 3 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 33 | 33.7% |
| Male | 65 | 66.3% |
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