Serving 653 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ep Pearce Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: EP Pearce Elementary serves the northwest part of Greensboro, NC, covering an area of approximately 6.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ep Pearce Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ep Pearce Elementary School's student population of 653 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
653 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ep Pearce Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ep Pearce Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#121 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)85%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-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 Ep Pearce Elementary School's ranking?
Ep Pearce Elementary School is ranked #121 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ep Pearce Elementary School often compared to?
Ep Pearce Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greensboro Academy, Oak Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Ep Pearce Elementary School?
653 students attend Ep Pearce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ep Pearce Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ep Pearce Elementary School?
Ep Pearce Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ep Pearce Elementary School offer ?
Ep Pearce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ep Pearce Elementary School part of?
Ep Pearce Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools.
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