Enrollment
284
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greensboro, NC
Guilford Elearning University Prep
Federal NCES profile for Guilford Elearning University Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370192003541
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Guilford Elearning University Prep earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 21
- elementary schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Guilford Elearning University Prep has class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Guilford Elearning University Prep ranks #4 of 21 elementary schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192003541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Guilford Elearning University Prep compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Guilford Elearning University Prep
Guilford Elearning University Prep is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Greensboro, North Carolina, enrolling 284 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6:1, Guilford Elearning University Prep is leaner than roughly 98% of North Carolina schools and 62% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.6% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the North Carolina average.
Enrollment of 284 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 56 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and White (23%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 142 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% 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): Guilford Elearning University Prep is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6:1 vs 22.9:1).
Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students) and Grimsley High (1,967 students) alongside Guilford Elearning University Prep.
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 Guilford Elearning University Prep compares
Guilford Elearning University Prep 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 | 6:1 | ▼ 62% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 73% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
6:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 2% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 142 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 53.5%
White 22.9%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Guilford Elearning University Prep is more 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 Guilford Elearning University Prep.
$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 Guilford Elearning University Prep 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Guilford Elearning University Prep'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 (~284 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Guilford Elearning University Prep
How many students attend Guilford Elearning University Prep?
Guilford Elearning University Prep has 284 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greensboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guilford Elearning University Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Guilford Elearning University Prep is 6:1, which is 62% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 62% 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 Guilford Elearning University Prep?
17.6% of students at Guilford Elearning University Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Guilford Elearning University Prep?
The largest demographic group at Guilford Elearning University Prep is African American at 53.5% of enrollment, in Greensboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Guilford Elearning University Prep?
Guilford Elearning University Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Guilford Elearning University Prep rank among elementary schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Guilford Elearning University Prep ranks #4 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 Guilford Elearning University Prep a good school?
Guilford Elearning University Prep earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% 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 Guilford Elearning University Prep, 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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