Serving 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clara J Peck 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 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clara J Peck Elementary serves the southwest part of Greensboro, NC, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clara J Peck Elementary School's student population of 638 students has grown by 139% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 82% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
638 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Clara J Peck 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 Clara J Peck Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1895 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
54%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clara J Peck Elementary School's ranking?
Clara J Peck Elementary School is ranked #1895 out of 2,617 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 51% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Clara J Peck Elementary School?
638 students attend Clara J Peck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Clara J Peck Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clara J Peck Elementary School?
Clara J Peck Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clara J Peck Elementary School offer ?
Clara J Peck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clara J Peck Elementary School part of?
Clara J Peck Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools.
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