Edwin A Alderman Elementary School

4211 Chateau Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edwin A Alderman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edwin A Alderman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Edwin A Alderman Elementary School's student population of 384 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
384 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Edwin A Alderman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edwin A Alderman Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NC)
#1886 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
42%
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20-24%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
4%
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Hispanic
33%
20%
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Black
44%
25%
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White
10%
45%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edwin A Alderman Elementary School's ranking?
Edwin A Alderman Elementary School is ranked #1886 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Edwin A Alderman Elementary School?
384 students attend Edwin A Alderman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Edwin A Alderman Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edwin A Alderman Elementary School?
Edwin A Alderman Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edwin A Alderman Elementary School offer ?
Edwin A Alderman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Edwin A Alderman Elementary School part of?
Edwin A Alderman Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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