Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Diggs-latham Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Diggs-Latham Elementary serves the south part of Winston Salem, NC, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families in this attendance zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Diggs-latham Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Diggs-latham Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Diggs-latham Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2368 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)33%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
48%
22%
Black
40%
24%
White
8%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.2%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diggs-latham Elementary School's ranking?
Diggs-latham Elementary School is ranked #2368 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Diggs-latham Elementary School often compared to?
Diggs-latham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bolton Elementary School, Moore Magnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Diggs-latham Elementary School?
385 students attend Diggs-latham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Diggs-latham Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Diggs-latham Elementary School?
Diggs-latham Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Diggs-latham Elementary School offer ?
Diggs-latham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Diggs-latham Elementary School part of?
Diggs-latham Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
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