Serving 248 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bluford 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 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bluford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bluford Elementary School's student population of 248 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Bluford Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluford Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1537 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
74%
25%
White
6%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluford Elementary School's ranking?
Bluford Elementary School is ranked #1537 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bluford Elementary School often compared to?
Bluford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooks Global Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Bluford Elementary School?
248 students attend Bluford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bluford Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bluford Elementary School?
Bluford Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bluford Elementary School offer ?
Bluford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bluford Elementary School part of?
Bluford Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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