Florence Elementary School

7605 Florence School Road
High Point, NC 27265
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Florence Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Florence Elementary School's student population of 627 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
627 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Florence Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florence Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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)
#722 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
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59%
42%
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51%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
9%
4%
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Hispanic
12%
20%
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Black
35%
25%
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White
35%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
This chart display the diversity score of Florence 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
39%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
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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 Florence Elementary School's ranking?
Florence Elementary School is ranked #722 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Florence Elementary School often compared to?
Florence Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Florence Elementary School?
627 students attend Florence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Florence Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florence Elementary School?
Florence Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Florence Elementary School offer ?
Florence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Florence Elementary School part of?
Florence Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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