Greensboro West Elementary School (Closed 2010)

Greensboro West Elementary School serves 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
480 students
This chart displays total students of Greensboro West Elementary School by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Greensboro West Elementary School by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Greensboro West Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Greensboro West Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Greensboro West Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Black
64%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Greensboro West Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
35%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Greensboro West Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Greensboro West Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Greensboro West Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Greensboro West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Greensboro West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Greensboro West Elementary School?
480 students attend Greensboro West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Greensboro West Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greensboro West Elementary School?
Greensboro West Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Greensboro West Elementary School offer ?
Greensboro West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Greensboro West Elementary School part of?
Greensboro West Elementary School is part of Hale County School District.

Recent Articles

Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.