ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï

Diggs-latham Elementary School

986 Hutton Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 393 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 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Diggs-latham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Diggs-latham Elementary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

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 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2368 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
33%
51%
19%
50%
25-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
46%
21%
Black
39%
25%
White
11%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
393 students attend Diggs-latham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Diggs-latham Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 11% 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 11:1, 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 School District.

School Reviews

Review Diggs-latham Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

0:31

Quick Links