Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5, General Greene Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
General Greene Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
General Greene Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
General Greene Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of General Greene Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#619 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
33%
25%
White
50%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is General Greene Elementary School's ranking?
General Greene Elementary School is ranked #619 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are General Greene Elementary School often compared to?
General Greene Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooks Global Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend General Greene Elementary School?
398 students attend General Greene Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of General Greene Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of General Greene Elementary School?
General Greene Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does General Greene Elementary School offer ?
General Greene Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is General Greene Elementary School part of?
General Greene Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is General Greene Elementary School located?
General Greene Elementary School is located in the Guilford Hills neighborhood of Greensboro, NC.
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