Enrollment
777
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 370008402454 Charter school
Greensboro Academy — Greensboro, NC
Federal NCES profile for Greensboro Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Greensboro Academy · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greensboro Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Greensboro Academy reports 777 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 37% above the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 42% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Greensboro Academy spends $9,228 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes and 100.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Greensboro Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 37% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 777 | top 81% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
— 37% above state mean
Top 95% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$9,228
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 777 Top 81% in North Carolina — larger than 19% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 22.5:1 +37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370008402454
Student demographics
White 45.9%
Asian 22.7%
African American 17.2%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.6%
In-school suspensions 21
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greensboro Academy, which includes Greensboro Academy.
$9,228
Per student
-29%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Federal 100.0%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Greensboro
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Gate City Charter
Standard public school
715 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Academy
Standard public school
696 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Guilford Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
672 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Ep Pearce Elementary
Standard public school
653 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Northern Guilford Elementary
Standard public school
622 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Claxton Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Greensboro Academy
How many students attend Greensboro Academy?
Greensboro Academy has 777 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Greensboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greensboro Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Greensboro Academy is 22.5:1, which is 37% higher than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greensboro Academy?
The largest demographic group at Greensboro Academy is White at 45.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Greensboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greensboro Academy?
Greensboro Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.