Claxton Elementary

Summary:

Claxton Elementary is a public elementary school in Greensboro, North Carolina, serving around 490 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently outperforms the Guilford County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels, with particularly strong performance in Mathematics and Reading.

Claxton Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 42.45% White, 31.02% African American, 12.24% Hispanic, and 7.35% Asian students. This diversity is higher than some nearby schools, such as James Y. Joyner Elementary and Sternberger Elementary. Additionally, Claxton Elementary serves a more economically diverse student population, with 51.63% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to lower percentages at nearby schools like General Greene Elementary and Sternberger Elementary.

While Claxton Elementary consistently ranks in the top half of North Carolina elementary schools and earns 3-4 stars from SchoolDigger, nearby magnet schools like General Greene Elementary and Brooks Global Elementary tend to outperform Claxton in academic measures, particularly in Mathematics and Reading. This may be due to the magnet schools serving a more affluent student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3720 Pinetop Road
       Greensboro, NC  27410-2899


(336) 545-2010

District: Guilford County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
588th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,502 Help


Students who attend Claxton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kernodle Middle
High:    Western Guilford High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  490

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.4%
African American:
31.0%
Hispanic:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Claxton Elementary ranks better than 60.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 19th among 67 ranked elementary schools in the Guilford County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Claxton Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.4%), African American (31%), Hispanic (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Claxton Elementary is 15. 45 elementary schools in the Guilford County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Claxton Elementary is $9,502. 55 elementary schools in the Guilford County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Claxton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Claxton Elementary 588th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Claxton Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Guilford County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Guilford County Schools 149th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Claxton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Claxton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.18 176th 1276 86.2%
2007 85.84 83rd 1293 93.6%
2008 86.56 104th 1324 92.1%
2009 83.18 150th 1354 88.9%
2010 78.56 228th 1363 83.3%
2011 76.51 261st 1381 81.1%
2012 79.62 218th 1388 84.3%
2013 70.92 337th 1403 76.0%
2014 71.98 359th 1390 74.2%
2015 74.14 340th 1440 76.4%
2016 71.22 375th 1425 73.7%
2017 75.06 324th 1429 77.3%
2018 62.34 545th 1434 62.0%
2019 70.86 389th 1473 73.6%
2021 75.35 313th 1489 79.0%
2022 68.26 431st 1514 71.5%
2023 66.53 474th 1502 68.4%
2024 59.69 588th 1505 60.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Claxton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.41 13th 103 87.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Claxton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.02 125th 801 84.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Claxton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.82 673rd 1332 49.5%
2019 51.25 651st 1361 52.2%
2021 67.97 284th 1329 78.6%
2022 58.03 498th 1366 63.5%
2023 69.74 321st 1437 77.7%
2024 53.16 636th 1450 56.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Claxton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.17 502nd 1405 64.3%
2019 67.24 438th 1424 69.2%
2021 76.13 272nd 1440 81.1%
2022 70.70 360th 1458 75.3%
2023 70.64 379th 1459 74.0%
2024 56.88 603rd 1455 58.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Claxton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.58 273rd 897 69.6%
2019 62.16 221st 878 74.8%
2022 47.57 264th 634 58.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Claxton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.66 20th 69 71.0%
2019 57.16 342nd 612 44.1%
2021 66.37 172nd 494 65.2%
2022 55.84 287th 500 42.6%
2023 53.28 384th 582 34.0%
2024 45.87 528th 669 21.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Claxton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.07 566th 1413 59.9%
2019 71.95 346th 1430 75.8%
2021 70.61 377th 1444 73.9%
2022 62.71 519th 1464 64.5%
2023 59.44 579th 1461 60.4%
2024 60.59 553rd 1464 62.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Claxton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.75 78th 106 26.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Claxton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.52 426th 927 54.0%
2019 48.28 468th 949 50.7%
2021 68.57 163rd 896 81.8%
2022 57.14 314th 927 66.1%
2023 70.01 206th 933 77.9%
2024 54.90 365th 924 60.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Claxton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.58 254th 843 69.9%
2022 59.84 276th 893 69.1%
2023 60.92 289th 915 68.4%
2024 56.80 368th 951 61.3%
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Rank History for White students at Claxton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.05 450th 1178 61.8%
2019 70.02 319th 1183 73.0%
2021 77.52 222nd 1172 81.1%
2022 71.82 298th 1194 75.0%
2023 67.60 345th 1183 70.8%
2024 62.30 418th 1166 64.2%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Claxton Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Open Quote I had heard good things about this school, but was extremely disappointed in how disorganized they were and how rude the front office was. When I called inquiring about information, then evaded my questions. Since this situation had to do with my child's safety, I decided to move her to another school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Claxton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 346 261 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 615
1995 303 266 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1996 303 266 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1997 302 299 7 4 2 n/a n/a 0 614
1998 258 288 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 559
1999 256 317 6 9 1 n/a n/a 0 589
2000 230 309 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2001 152 261 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2002 314 99 14 9 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2003 314 99 14 9 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2004 341 106 18 7 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2005 362 134 31 11 3 n/a n/a 0 541
2006 372 146 34 14 1 n/a n/a 0 567
2007 389 128 46 23 3 n/a n/a 34 623
2008 409 123 44 32 2 n/a n/a 37 647
2009 422 176 50 30 4 n/a n/a 0 682
2010 365 175 45 24 0 n/a n/a 0 609
2011 383 133 59 19 4 0 31 0 629
2012 370 131 54 29 2 1 36 0 623
2013 366 139 50 26 2 0 30 0 613
2014 343 155 49 30 2 0 38 0 617
2015 331 127 40 31 3 0 51 0 583
2016 332 131 54 36 3 0 44 0 600
2017 311 151 45 40 3 0 43 0 593
2018 306 153 48 50 3 0 40 0 600
2019 281 173 48 56 1 0 43 0 602
2020 270 162 43 61 0 1 41 0 578
2021 236 149 36 51 1 2 32 0 507
2022 240 160 42 65 0 2 29 0 538
2023 208 152 36 60 0 1 33 0 490

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Claxton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 615 41.0 15.0 34.1
1995 575 37.0 15.5 38.8
1996 575 37.0 15.5 38.8
1997 614 39.0 15.7 36.2
1998 559 41.0 13.6 47.4
1999 589 40.0 14.7 46.5
2000 555 41.0 13.5 47
2001 426 41.0 10.4 56.1
2002 436 33.0 13.2 17.4
2003 436 33.0 13.2 17.4
2004 472 33.0 14.3 17.2
2005 541 33.0 16.4 24
2006 567 33.0 17.2 21
2007 623 n/a n/a 16.3
2008 647 40.9 15.8 n/a
2009 682 43.7 15.6 20.8
2010 609 38.1 15.9 27.6
2011 629 37.0 17.0 26.9
2012 623 39.9 15.5 28.1
2013 613 37.2 16.4 29
2014 617 37.6 16.3 30.3
2015 583 35.0 16.6 31
2016 600 35.0 17.1 34.5
2017 593 34.3 17.2 35.9
2018 600 35.2 17.0 36.2
2019 602 37.9 15.8 32.4
2020 578 36.5 15.8 33.2
2021 507 36.5 13.8 36.3
2022 538 37.3 14.4 31.6
2023 490 32.6 15.0 51.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Claxton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 615 41.0 15.0 34.1
1995 575 37.0 15.5 38.8
1996 575 37.0 15.5 38.8
1997 614 39.0 15.7 36.2
1998 559 41.0 13.6 47.4
1999 589 40.0 14.7 46.5
2000 555 41.0 13.5 47
2001 426 41.0 10.4 56.1
2002 436 33.0 13.2 17.4
2003 436 33.0 13.2 17.4
2004 472 33.0 14.3 17.2
2005 541 33.0 16.4 24
2006 567 33.0 17.2 21
2007 623 n/a n/a 16.3
2008 647 40.9 15.8 n/a
2009 682 43.7 15.6 20.8
2010 609 38.1 15.9 27.6
2011 629 37.0 17.0 26.9
2012 623 39.9 15.5 28.1
2013 613 37.2 16.4 29
2014 617 37.6 16.3 30.3
2015 583 35.0 16.6 31
2016 600 35.0 17.1 34.5
2017 593 34.3 17.2 35.9
2018 600 35.2 17.0 36.2
2019 602 37.9 15.8 32.4
2020 578 36.5 15.8 33.2
2021 507 36.5 13.8 36.3
2022 538 37.3 14.4 31.6
2023 490 32.6 15.0 51.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Claxton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $729 (7.7%) $8,772 (92.3%) $9,502

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Claxton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 389th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 474th of 1502 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Claxton Elementary)57.872.4
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)60.859.2
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Claxton Elementary)71.153.1
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)53.141.3
 11.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Claxton Elementary)70.657.1
 13.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)52.451.7
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Claxton Elementary)71.654.8
 16.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)55.952.3
 3.6%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Claxton Elementary)63.263.2
   5th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)55.252
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Claxton Elementary)72.657.9
 14.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)52.844.9
 7.9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Claxton Elementary)77.875
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Guilford County Schools)69.561.8
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students602490
 18.6%
African American173152
 12.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian4836
 25%
Hispanic5660
 7.1%
Pacific Islander01
White281208
 26%
Two or More Races4333
 23.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.4%51.6%
 19.2%


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Claxton Elementary ranks 588th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Claxton Elementary are 42% White, 31% African American, 12% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 490 students attended Claxton Elementary.

Students who attend Claxton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kernodle Middle
High : Western Guilford High


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