Northern Guilford Elementary

Summary:

Northern Guilford Elementary is a public elementary school in Greensboro, North Carolina, serving 636 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently outperforms the Guilford County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in academic achievement, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northern Guilford Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in Mathematics ranging from 82.2% to 92.3% for grades 3-5, significantly higher than the district (52.8% to 59.8%) and state (56.6% to 62.7%) averages. Similarly, the school's Reading proficiency rates for grades 3-5 range from 68.4% to 76.6%, outpacing the district (44.8% to 47.8%) and state (48.7% to 52.8%) averages. The school also excels in 5th-grade Science, with an 83.8% proficiency rate, compared to the district (63.5%) and state (66.2%) averages. Northern Guilford's performance is particularly strong among African American and Disabled student subgroups, ranking 53rd and 18th, respectively, out of over 1,400 North Carolina elementary schools.

While Northern Guilford Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, the analysis reveals significant disparities in academic achievement among nearby schools. Schools like Madison Elementary, Rankin Elementary, and Brightwood Elementary have significantly lower proficiency rates, with some ranking in the bottom 10% of North Carolina elementary schools. These differences may be influenced by socio-economic factors, as the nearby schools with the highest percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients tend to have lower academic performance compared to Northern Guilford Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3801 NC Highway 150 East
       Greensboro, NC  27455


(336) 656-4032

District: Guilford County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
92nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,772 Help


Students who attend Northern Guilford Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northern Guilford Middle
High:    Northern Guilford High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  636

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.3%
African American:
11.5%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northern Guilford Elementary ranks better than 93.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 5th 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 91.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.3%), African American (11.5%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northern Guilford Elementary is 15.5. 54 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 Northern Guilford Elementary is $8,772. 64 elementary schools in the Guilford County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northern Guilford Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Guilford Elementary 92nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Northern Guilford 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 Northern Guilford Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Northern Guilford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 76.40 252nd 1324 81.0%
2009 81.62 174th 1354 87.1%
2010 76.36 272nd 1363 80.0%
2011 82.54 156th 1381 88.7%
2012 81.84 168th 1388 87.9%
2013 92.76 73rd 1403 94.8%
2014 92.27 70th 1390 95.0%
2015 88.45 112th 1440 92.2%
2016 92.63 50th 1425 96.5%
2017 92.93 51st 1429 96.4%
2018 93.82 41st 1434 97.1%
2019 92.20 66th 1473 95.5%
2021 94.51 63rd 1489 95.8%
2022 87.43 141st 1514 90.7%
2023 89.63 114th 1502 92.4%
2024 91.62 92nd 1505 93.9%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Northern Guilford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.39 107th 801 86.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northern Guilford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.32 163rd 1332 87.8%
2019 67.01 359th 1361 73.6%
2021 84.03 103rd 1329 92.2%
2022 50.08 650th 1366 52.4%
2023 77.96 197th 1437 86.3%
2024 75.09 231st 1450 84.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Northern Guilford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.74 30th 1405 97.9%
2019 92.71 41st 1424 97.1%
2021 93.64 62nd 1440 95.7%
2022 84.17 167th 1458 88.5%
2023 86.52 127th 1459 91.3%
2024 91.22 80th 1455 94.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Northern Guilford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.82 12th 897 98.7%
2019 76.83 98th 878 88.8%
2022 91.82 18th 634 97.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Northern Guilford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.26 339th 612 44.6%
2021 77.57 7th 494 98.6%
2022 63.67 181st 500 63.8%
2023 49.64 437th 582 24.9%
2024 64.04 230th 669 65.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Northern Guilford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.51 52nd 1413 96.3%
2019 89.75 92nd 1430 93.6%
2021 93.51 60th 1444 95.8%
2022 87.50 129th 1464 91.2%
2023 89.53 104th 1461 92.9%
2024 89.29 106th 1464 92.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Northern Guilford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.69 23rd 927 97.5%
2019 95.77 13th 949 98.6%
2021 98.85 10th 896 98.9%
2022 79.55 101st 927 89.1%
2023 86.20 66th 933 92.9%
2024 87.42 53rd 924 94.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Northern Guilford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.78 25th 851 97.1%
2019 92.63 24th 865 97.2%
2021 96.93 22nd 843 97.4%
2022 76.86 128th 893 85.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Northern Guilford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.93 72nd 1178 93.9%
2019 85.46 106th 1183 91.0%
2021 87.62 98th 1172 91.6%
2022 78.71 207th 1194 82.7%
2023 79.32 190th 1183 83.9%
2024 82.85 154th 1166 86.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Open Quote Guilford Elementary has named themselves the best elementary school in all of Guilford County and as I research schools in preparation for a family move, I can definitely say I agree. They have leading test scores compared to all the public, charter, AND private schools in Guilford county. My son's third grade teacher is a teacher who enjoys what she does and takes personal care in her students. I think I will be leaving my child at Guilford and making the necessary transportation adjustments no matter what. They have a good curriculm and great methods for student achievement. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northern Guilford Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 500 153 10 36 0 n/a n/a 23 722
2009 563 218 10 36 1 n/a n/a 0 828
2010 556 221 11 40 0 n/a n/a 0 828
2011 560 178 11 53 0 0 31 0 833
2012 584 191 10 49 1 0 27 0 862
2013 536 67 6 37 1 0 23 0 670
2014 493 50 2 34 0 0 21 0 600
2015 462 50 5 30 0 0 28 0 575
2016 469 52 7 31 3 0 32 0 594
2017 463 51 6 39 2 0 29 0 590
2018 493 58 5 50 1 0 24 0 631
2019 530 60 6 53 2 0 33 0 684
2020 535 77 11 58 2 0 44 0 727
2021 457 64 10 47 3 0 27 0 608
2022 461 70 12 46 2 0 45 0 636
2023 460 73 18 38 1 0 46 0 636

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 Northern Guilford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 722 39.1 18.5 n/a
2009 828 44.2 18.7 20.5
2010 828 43.7 18.9 25
2011 833 45.7 18.2 25.2
2012 862 46.3 18.5 26
2013 670 37.2 17.9 16.1
2014 600 35.5 16.9 16
2015 575 34.0 16.9 16.3
2016 594 34.0 17.4 16.8
2017 590 34.4 17.1 14.1
2018 631 36.4 17.3 14.1
2019 684 39.4 17.3 11.4
2020 727 43.2 16.8 11.4
2021 608 41.2 14.7 9.9
2022 636 41.3 15.3 13.5
2023 636 40.8 15.5 17.8

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 Northern Guilford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 722 39.1 18.5 n/a
2009 828 44.2 18.7 20.5
2010 828 43.7 18.9 25
2011 833 45.7 18.2 25.2
2012 862 46.3 18.5 26
2013 670 37.2 17.9 16.1
2014 600 35.5 16.9 16
2015 575 34.0 16.9 16.3
2016 594 34.0 17.4 16.8
2017 590 34.4 17.1 14.1
2018 631 36.4 17.3 14.1
2019 684 39.4 17.3 11.4
2020 727 43.2 16.8 11.4
2021 608 41.2 14.7 9.9
2022 636 41.3 15.3 13.5
2023 636 40.8 15.5 17.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northern Guilford Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $690 (7.9%) $8,082 (92.1%) $8,772

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northern Guilford Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 66th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 114th of 1502 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northern Guilford Elementary)89.492
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)60.859.2
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Northern Guilford Elementary)84.674
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)53.141.3
 11.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northern Guilford Elementary)8576.8
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)52.451.7
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Northern Guilford Elementary)90.873.9
 16.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)55.952.3
 3.6%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northern Guilford Elementary)78.177.7
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)55.252
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Northern Guilford Elementary)79.764.5
 15.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)52.844.9
 7.9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Northern Guilford Elementary)87.586
 1.5%
   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 Students684636
 7%
African American6073
 21.7%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian618
 200%
Hispanic5338
 28.3%
Pacific Islander00
White530460
 13.2%
Two or More Races3346
 39.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.4%17.8%
 6.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Guilford Elementary

Students at Northern Guilford Elementary are 72% White, 11% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Northern Guilford Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northern Guilford Middle
High : Northern Guilford High

Yes. Northern Guilford Elementary ranks in the top 6.1% of North Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 636 students attended Northern Guilford Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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