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The Downtown School

601 N CHERRY ST WINSTON SALEM NC 27101

Ranked 260 of 437 in north carolina

Top schools in Winston-Salem
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The Downtown School

601 N CHERRY ST WINSTON SALEM NC 27101

About The Downtown School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 43%
Reading 43%
State average proficiency is 43% in Math and 43% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
409
Total Students
$48684
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 47.2%
Asian 1.2%
Hispanic 8.6%
Black 35.7%
Two+ Races 6.4%
Native Am. 0.2%
White
47.2%
Asian
1.2%
Hispanic
8.6%
Black
35.7%
Two+ Races
6.4%
Native Am.
0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 409
45.5%
186 Female
54.5%
223 Male

Student Population

409 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13.1 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

The Downtown School Contact Information

Address

601 N CHERRY ST WINSTON SALEM NC 27101

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Phone

(336) 703-4125

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TOP 260 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at The Downtown School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

On August 29, 2025, fourth-graders from The Downtown School visited a Forsyth County Commissioners meeting as part of a social studies lesson about how government decision-making works.

FAQ

Q: Is project-based learning used at The Downtown School?

A: Yes, students use hands-on project-based learning to learn from lessons through real-life experiences!

Q: How do students participate in the arts at The Downtown School?

A: Students can participate in music, drama, and visual arts programs.

Q: Does The Downtown School have bus transportation?

A: Yes, district buses are available for eligible students.

Q: Do parents get involved with activities at The Downtown School?

A: Yes, Parents get involved in school events, classroom projects, and community partners to support the school.

Q: What enrichment opportunities does The Downtown School provide?

A: Students can choose electives and clubs that help them develop leadership and teamwork.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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