Nathanael Greene Elementary

Summary:

Nathanael Greene Elementary is a public elementary school in Liberty, North Carolina, serving 256 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Guilford County Schools district, which is ranked 149 out of 242 school districts in the state.

Academically, Nathanael Greene Elementary has shown mixed performance compared to state and district averages. While the school's 5th grade Science scores exceed the district and state, its Mathematics proficiency rates for grades 3-5 are above average, but its Reading proficiency rates lag behind. The school's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 422 out of 1,514 North Carolina elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 815 out of 1,505 in 2023-2024. Notably, female students have consistently outperformed male students, while the school's White student population has struggled, ranking in the bottom 20-30% of schools statewide.

Nathanael Greene Elementary faces some socioeconomic challenges, with a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 34.84% in 2020-2021 to 52.73% in 2022-2023. However, the school's per-student spending and student-to-teacher ratio are relatively favorable compared to the district. When compared to nearby schools, Nathanael Greene's performance is mixed, with strengths in some areas and weaknesses in others. For example, it outperforms George C Simkins Junior Elementary but lags behind the academic performance of Pleasant Garden Elementary, another Guilford County school.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2717 NC Highway 62 East
       Liberty, NC  27298-9613


(336) 685-5000

District: Guilford County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
815th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,736 Help


Students who attend Nathanael Greene Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Southeast Guilford Middle
High:    Southeast Guilford High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  253

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.6%
Hispanic:
7.1%
African American:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.6% Help


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Compare Details Nathanael Greene Elementary ranks worse than 54.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 25th 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 46.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.6%), Hispanic (7.1%), African American (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nathanael Greene Elementary is 13, which is the 20th best among 67 elementary schools in the Guilford County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nathanael Greene Elementary is $10,736, which is the 31st highest among 67 elementary schools in the Guilford County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nathanael Greene Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Nathanael Greene Elementary 815th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Nathanael Greene 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 Nathanael Greene Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Nathanael Greene Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.75 509th 1276 60.1%
2007 80.52 166th 1293 87.2%
2008 78.27 216th 1324 83.7%
2009 90.67 41st 1354 97.0%
2010 80.15 196th 1363 85.6%
2011 63.07 567th 1381 58.9%
2012 65.20 505th 1388 63.6%
2013 53.44 606th 1403 56.8%
2014 38.25 881st 1390 36.6%
2015 44.47 834th 1440 42.1%
2016 43.19 869th 1425 39.0%
2017 38.60 935th 1429 34.6%
2018 65.82 491st 1434 65.8%
2019 41.31 899th 1473 39.0%
2021 65.08 482nd 1489 67.6%
2022 68.72 422nd 1514 72.1%
2023 62.99 533rd 1502 64.5%
2024 46.25 815th 1505 45.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nathanael Greene Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.42 407th 801 49.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nathanael Greene Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.08 553rd 1332 58.5%
2019 28.69 1079th 1361 20.7%
2021 71.69 236th 1329 82.2%
2022 67.60 317th 1366 76.8%
2023 65.59 401st 1437 72.1%
2024 43.63 848th 1450 41.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Nathanael Greene Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.20 183rd 1405 87.0%
2019 42.98 861st 1424 39.5%
2021 59.38 538th 1440 62.6%
2022 68.51 399th 1458 72.6%
2023 65.99 457th 1459 68.7%
2024 55.08 628th 1455 56.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Nathanael Greene Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.25 267th 646 58.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Nathanael Greene Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.50 416th 582 28.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Nathanael Greene Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.62 720th 1413 49.0%
2019 40.49 908th 1430 36.5%
2021 68.31 411th 1444 71.5%
2022 66.43 449th 1464 69.3%
2023 58.82 592nd 1461 59.5%
2024 36.74 960th 1464 34.4%
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Rank History for White students at Nathanael Greene Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.08 708th 1178 39.9%
2019 17.53 1082nd 1183 8.5%
2021 38.91 739th 1172 36.9%
2022 46.57 659th 1194 44.8%
2023 44.53 694th 1183 41.3%
2024 24.36 975th 1166 16.4%
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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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Thursday, September 22, 2016

Open Quote Their staff are amazing! My son has special needs and they are so involved and pro active and supportive and patient and so capable! They truly care about every single one of their students and not just their education but also their well being and safety. I have 3 kids and I can honestly say from experience this is the best elementary school my kids have ever been in compared to previous ones they've attended. Always impressed and have nothing but complete faith in them and am so grateful my youngest is able to attend there. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Nathanael Greene Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 313 5 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 319
1989 339 4 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 344
1990 334 6 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 342
1991 342 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 346
1992 342 8 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 353
1993 350 8 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 361
1994 340 9 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 351
1995 399 12 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 416
1996 399 12 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 416
1997 378 12 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 398
1998 371 15 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 392
1999 348 12 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 369
2000 320 12 5 2 3 n/a n/a 0 342
2001 319 12 5 3 3 n/a n/a 0 342
2002 337 15 3 5 5 n/a n/a 0 365
2003 337 15 3 5 5 n/a n/a 0 365
2004 344 22 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 377
2005 344 19 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2006 351 15 0 13 4 n/a n/a 0 383
2007 367 9 0 15 3 n/a n/a 11 405
2008 363 13 0 14 3 n/a n/a 15 408
2009 334 24 0 17 3 n/a n/a 0 378
2010 320 24 0 16 3 n/a n/a 0 363
2011 327 7 0 15 3 0 11 0 363
2012 286 4 0 20 3 0 9 0 322
2013 274 5 0 12 3 0 7 0 301
2014 245 6 0 13 2 0 5 0 271
2015 226 5 0 13 0 0 5 0 249
2016 225 2 0 14 0 1 8 0 250
2017 221 6 0 17 0 1 9 0 254
2018 222 8 0 16 0 1 14 0 261
2019 230 4 0 15 0 1 10 0 260
2020 234 4 0 25 1 1 14 0 279
2021 205 3 0 22 1 1 12 0 244
2022 213 5 0 22 1 0 10 0 251
2023 214 9 0 21 0 0 12 0 256
2024 214 11 0 18 0 0 10 0 253

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 Nathanael Greene Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 319 17.0 18.7 8.8
1989 344 17.0 20.2 11
1990 342 17.0 20.1 11.7
1991 346 23.0 15.0 11.6
1992 353 23.0 15.3 7.9
1993 361 22.0 16.4 14.4
1994 351 21.0 16.7 14.5
1995 416 23.0 18.1 12.5
1996 416 23.0 18.1 12.5
1997 398 22.0 18.1 11.6
1998 392 25.0 15.7 13.3
1999 369 23.0 16.0 23
2000 342 24.0 14.3 23.7
2001 342 23.0 14.9 22.8
2002 365 23.0 15.9 24.1
2003 365 23.0 15.9 24.1
2004 377 23.0 16.4 27.3
2005 373 23.0 16.2 33
2006 383 23.0 16.7 29.8
2007 405 n/a n/a 26.9
2008 408 22.8 17.9 n/a
2009 378 24.0 15.8 29.6
2010 363 20.8 17.4 38.3
2011 363 22.2 16.3 40.8
2012 322 19.5 16.4 43.2
2013 301 18.3 16.3 39.9
2014 271 16.7 16.1 40.2
2015 249 16.0 15.5 41.8
2016 250 16.0 15.6 48.8
2017 254 15.7 16.1 47.2
2018 261 16.7 15.5 41.8
2019 260 16.1 16.0 40.4
2020 279 19.2 14.4 43.4
2021 244 19.7 12.3 34.8
2022 251 19.1 13.0 37.5
2023 256 16.6 15.3 52.7
2024 253 19.4 13.0 52.6

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 Nathanael Greene Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 319 17.0 18.7 8.8
1989 344 17.0 20.2 11
1990 342 17.0 20.1 11.7
1991 346 23.0 15.0 11.6
1992 353 23.0 15.3 7.9
1993 361 22.0 16.4 14.4
1994 351 21.0 16.7 14.5
1995 416 23.0 18.1 12.5
1996 416 23.0 18.1 12.5
1997 398 22.0 18.1 11.6
1998 392 25.0 15.7 13.3
1999 369 23.0 16.0 23
2000 342 24.0 14.3 23.7
2001 342 23.0 14.9 22.8
2002 365 23.0 15.9 24.1
2003 365 23.0 15.9 24.1
2004 377 23.0 16.4 27.3
2005 373 23.0 16.2 33
2006 383 23.0 16.7 29.8
2007 405 n/a n/a 26.9
2008 408 22.8 17.9 n/a
2009 378 24.0 15.8 29.6
2010 363 20.8 17.4 38.3
2011 363 22.2 16.3 40.8
2012 322 19.5 16.4 43.2
2013 301 18.3 16.3 39.9
2014 271 16.7 16.1 40.2
2015 249 16.0 15.5 41.8
2016 250 16.0 15.6 48.8
2017 254 15.7 16.1 47.2
2018 261 16.7 15.5 41.8
2019 260 16.1 16.0 40.4
2020 279 19.2 14.4 43.4
2021 244 19.7 12.3 34.8
2022 251 19.1 13.0 37.5
2023 256 16.6 15.3 52.7
2024 253 19.4 13.0 52.6

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 Nathanael Greene Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $958 (8.9%) $9,777 (91.1%) $10,736

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nathanael Greene Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 899th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 533rd of 1502 Elementary schools
 25.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nathanael Greene Elementary)57.161.7
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)60.859.2
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Nathanael Greene Elementary)46.538.3
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)53.141.3
 11.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nathanael Greene Elementary)46.352.8
 6.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)52.451.7
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Nathanael Greene Elementary)51.252.8
 1.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)55.952.3
 3.6%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nathanael Greene Elementary)54.185.4
 31.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)55.252
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Nathanael Greene Elementary)51.458.3
 6.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)52.844.9
 7.9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Nathanael Greene Elementary)81.179.2
 1.9%
   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 Students260256
 1.5%
African American49
 125%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1521
 40%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White230214
 7%
Two or More Races1012
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.4%52.7%
 12.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Nathanael Greene Elementary

Students at Nathanael Greene Elementary are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Nathanael Greene Elementary ranks 815th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 253 students attended Nathanael Greene Elementary.

Students who attend Nathanael Greene Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southeast Guilford Middle
High : Southeast Guilford High


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