Serving 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Childrens Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Childrens Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Childrens Center's student population of 60 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Childrens Center ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Childrens Center is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#945 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
28%
20%
Black
32%
25%
White
37%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Childrens Center's ranking?
Childrens Center is ranked #945 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Childrens Center?
60 students attend Childrens Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Childrens Center students are White, 32% of students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Childrens Center?
Childrens Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Childrens Center offer ?
Childrens Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Childrens Center part of?
Childrens Center is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
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