Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Van Lindley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Van Lindley Elementary School's student population of 449 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Van Lindley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Van Lindley 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
#1114 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
25%
25%
White
52%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Van Lindley Elementary School's ranking?
John Van Lindley Elementary School is ranked #1114 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are John Van Lindley Elementary School often compared to?
John Van Lindley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Phoenix Academy- Primary Elem. Upper by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend John Van Lindley Elementary School?
449 students attend John Van Lindley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of John Van Lindley Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Van Lindley Elementary School?
John Van Lindley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Van Lindley Elementary School offer ?
John Van Lindley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John Van Lindley Elementary School part of?
John Van Lindley Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is John Van Lindley Elementary School located?
John Van Lindley Elementary School is located in the Lindley Park neighborhood of Greensboro, NC.
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