Enrollment
487
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greensboro, NC
Next Generation Academy
Federal NCES profile for Next Generation Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370043503450Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Next Generation Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #19 of 21
- elementary schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 95.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Next Generation Academy has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Next Generation Academy ranks #19 of 21 elementary schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Next Generation Academy · North Carolina
NCES ID 370043503450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Next Generation Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Next Generation Academy
Next Generation Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Greensboro, North Carolina, enrolling 487 students.
At 15.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 95.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 487 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 578 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #540, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (84% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 487 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 35.1% 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): Next Generation Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 22.9:1).
Next Generation Academy is a single-school charter district, so Next Generation Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Next Generation Academy compares
Next Generation Academy 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.6% | ▲ 45% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$14,144
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 6.6%
White 2.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Next Generation Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Next Generation Academy, which includes Next Generation Academy.
$14,144
Per student
+18%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 44.6%
Federal 35.1%
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.
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 (~487 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Next Generation Academy
How many students attend Next Generation Academy?
Next Generation Academy has 487 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greensboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Next Generation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Next Generation Academy is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 Next Generation Academy?
95.6% of students at Next Generation Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Next Generation Academy?
The largest demographic group at Next Generation Academy is African American at 83.6% of enrollment, in Greensboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Next Generation Academy?
Next Generation Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Next Generation Academy rank among elementary schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Next Generation Academy ranks #19 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 Next Generation Academy a good school?
Next Generation Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Next Generation Academy?
None; Next Generation Academy is a single-school charter district, and Next Generation Academy is its only campus.
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