- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greensboro, NC
Clara J Peck Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clara J Peck Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370192000794
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clara J Peck Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools.
- #28 of 33
- schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clara J Peck Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clara J Peck Elementary ranks #28 of 33 schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192000794 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Clara J Peck Elementary grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+15.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 370192000794 · Greensboro, NC Other · MID · TRAD
638 enr · 25.5:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Clara J Peck Elementary grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+15.7%). Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Clara J Peck Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Guil
Northwest Guilford High
2,055 students
- Grimsley High
Grimsley High
1,967 students
- Page High
Page High
1,648 students
- Southwest Guil
Southwest Guilford High
1,547 students
- James B Dudley
James B Dudley High
1,403 students
- This school 638
Clara J Peck Elementary
638 students
What this shows Clara J Peck Elementary reports 638 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clara J Peck Elementary compares
Clara J Peck Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.5:1 | ▲ 61% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 96% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$12,897
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 638 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
Asian 6.7%
White 4.7%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Clara J Peck Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Guilford County Schools reports $12,897 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clara J Peck Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grimsley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clara J Peck Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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Julius I Foust Elementary
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David D Jones Elementary
Standard public school
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Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~638 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clara J Peck Elementary
How many students attend Clara J Peck Elementary?
Clara J Peck Elementary has 638 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greensboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clara J Peck Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clara J Peck Elementary is 25.5:1, which is 61% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clara J Peck Elementary?
98.9% of students at Clara J Peck Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clara J Peck Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clara J Peck Elementary is African American at 54.4% of enrollment, in Greensboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clara J Peck Elementary?
Clara J Peck Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clara J Peck Elementary rank among schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Clara J Peck Elementary ranks #28 of 33 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 schools in Greensboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Clara J Peck 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.