Alamance Elementary School

3600 Williams Dairy Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alamance Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Alamance Elementary School's student population of 483 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
483 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Alamance Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alamance Elementary School is 0.59, 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
This School
State Level (NC)
#352 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
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67%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alamance Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
62%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alamance Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
20%
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Black
24%
25%
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White
59%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Alamance Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alamance Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alamance Elementary School's ranking?
Alamance Elementary School is ranked #352 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Alamance Elementary School often compared to?
Alamance Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sternberger Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Alamance Elementary School?
483 students attend Alamance Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Alamance Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alamance Elementary School?
Alamance Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alamance Elementary School offer ?
Alamance Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Alamance Elementary School part of?
Alamance Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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