- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greensboro, NC
Julius I Foust Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Julius I Foust Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370192000770
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julius I Foust Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools.
- #30 of 33
- schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Julius I Foust Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Julius I Foust Elementary ranks #30 of 33 schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192000770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Julius I Foust Elementary shrank from 236 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (-21.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 370192000770 · Greensboro, NC Other · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 36.7:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Julius I Foust Elementary shrank from 236 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (-21.2%). Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Julius I Foust 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 661
Julius I Foust Elementary
661 students
What this shows Julius I Foust Elementary reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Julius I Foust Elementary compares
Julius I Foust Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 36.7:1 | ▲ 132% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.7%
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
36.7:1
students per teacher
- 132% above state mean
Top 99% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.6%
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 661 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.
Student demographics
African American 45.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
Asian 13.3%
White 5.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Julius I Foust 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 Julius I Foust 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 Julius I Foust 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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David D Jones Elementary
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Clara J Peck Elementary
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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 (~661 students)
Frequently asked questions about Julius I Foust Elementary
How many students attend Julius I Foust Elementary?
Julius I Foust Elementary has 661 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greensboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julius I Foust Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Julius I Foust Elementary is 36.7:1, which is 132% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 134% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Julius I Foust Elementary?
98.7% of students at Julius I Foust Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julius I Foust Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Julius I Foust Elementary is African American at 45.8% of enrollment, in Greensboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julius I Foust Elementary?
Julius I Foust Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Julius I Foust Elementary rank among schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Julius I Foust Elementary ranks #30 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 Julius I Foust 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.