Enrollment
266
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greensboro, NC
Bluford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bluford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370192000761
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluford Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools.
- #11 of 21
- elementary schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 97.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bluford Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluford Elementary ranks #11 of 21 elementary schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192000761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bluford Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bluford Elementary
Bluford Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Greensboro, North Carolina, enrolling 266 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.1:1, Bluford Elementary is leaner than roughly 87% of North Carolina schools and 23% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 97.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 266 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 276 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #141.
Its student body is led by African American (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Greensboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Greensboro Academy (777 students): Bluford Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 22.9:1).
Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students) and Grimsley High (1,967 students) alongside Bluford Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bluford Elementary compares
Bluford Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.3% | ▲ 47% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,036
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 4.5%
White 3.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Bluford Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Guilford County Schools, which includes Bluford Elementary.
$13,036
Per student
+8%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 48.8%
Federal 26.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bluford Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grimsley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluford Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,967
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Greensboro
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Greensboro Academy
Standard public school
777 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Gate City Charter
Standard public school
715 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Academy
Standard public school
696 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Guilford Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
672 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Ep Pearce Elementary
Standard public school
653 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Northern Guilford Elementary
Standard public school
622 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bluford Elementary
How many students attend Bluford Elementary?
Bluford Elementary has 266 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greensboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluford Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 23% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bluford Elementary?
97.3% of students at Bluford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bluford Elementary is African American at 77.1% of enrollment, in Greensboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluford Elementary?
Bluford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bluford Elementary rank among elementary schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluford Elementary ranks #11 of 21 elementary schools in Greensboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Greensboro on the city page.
Is Bluford Elementary a good school?
Bluford Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Bluford Elementary, Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students), Grimsley High (1,967 students), and Page High (1,648 students). See the Guilford County Schools district page for the complete list.
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