- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greensboro, NC
Claxton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Claxton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370192000765
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Claxton Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools.
- #14 of 21
- elementary schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Claxton Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Claxton Elementary ranks #14 of 21 elementary schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192000765 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Claxton Elementary held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 370192000765 · Greensboro, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 18.1:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Claxton Elementary held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Claxton 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 579
Claxton Elementary
579 students
What this shows Claxton Elementary reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Claxton Elementary compares
Claxton Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 26% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
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 579 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.4%
African American 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Claxton 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 Claxton 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Claxton 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
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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Claxton Elementary
How many students attend Claxton Elementary?
Claxton Elementary has 579 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greensboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claxton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Claxton Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 15% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Claxton Elementary?
49.0% of students at Claxton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Claxton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Claxton Elementary is White at 39.4% of enrollment, in Greensboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Claxton Elementary?
Claxton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Claxton Elementary rank among elementary schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Claxton Elementary ranks #14 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.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Claxton 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.