- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greensboro, NC
Ep Pearce Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ep Pearce Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370192002992
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ep Pearce Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #7 of 21
- elementary schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ep Pearce Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ep Pearce Elementary ranks #7 of 21 elementary schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192002992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Ep Pearce Elementary held near 661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 370192002992 · Greensboro, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
653 enr · 15.9:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Ep Pearce Elementary held near 661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ep Pearce 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 653
Ep Pearce Elementary
653 students
What this shows Ep Pearce Elementary reports 653 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ep Pearce Elementary compares
Ep Pearce 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 64% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
African American 12.6%
Asian 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Ep Pearce 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 Ep Pearce Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grimsley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ep Pearce 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
Northern Guilford Elementary
Standard public school
622 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Claxton Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 18.1:1 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 (~653 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ep Pearce Elementary
How many students attend Ep Pearce Elementary?
Ep Pearce Elementary has 653 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greensboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 667 (2022-23) → 661 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ep Pearce Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ep Pearce Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ep Pearce Elementary?
23.7% of students at Ep Pearce Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ep Pearce Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ep Pearce Elementary is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Greensboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ep Pearce Elementary?
Ep Pearce Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Ep Pearce Elementary rank among elementary schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Ep Pearce Elementary ranks #7 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 Ep Pearce 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.