Summary:
Allen Jay Elementary is a public elementary school located in High Point, North Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of around 490 and is part of the Guilford County Schools district.
Allen Jay Elementary has a diverse student population, with significant representation of Asian (28.78%), African American (27.55%), and Hispanic (23.06%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by End-of-Grade (EOG) test proficiency rates, is generally lower than the Guilford County and North Carolina state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 45.8%, compared to 59.8% for Guilford County and 62.7% for the state. Additionally, Allen Jay Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom third of North Carolina elementary schools, placing it in the bottom 25% of the state. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending, the school faces significant challenges in effectively serving its diverse student population, particularly the African American, Hispanic, and low-socioeconomic status (SES) subgroups.
Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Montlieu Academy of Technology, Kirkman Park Elementary, and Fairview Elementary, generally outperform Allen Jay Elementary in academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. However, these schools also serve a higher percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 98.84% to 99.43%, suggesting that the broader community faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may be contributing to the academic struggles observed across the area.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Guilford County Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
1246th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,125
Students who attend Allen Jay Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.0
Number of students: 490
Racial breakdown:
Asian:
28.8%
African American:
27.6%
Hispanic:
23.1%
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White:
15.1%
Two or more races:
5.3%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%
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