General Greene Elementary School

1501 Benjamin Parkway
Greensboro, NC 27408
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5, General Greene Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 10% in NC
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : General Greene Elementary serves the northwest part of Greensboro, NC, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone being about 1.4 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

General Greene Elementary School's student population of 423 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

General Greene Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of General Greene Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#224 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

(21-22)
75-79%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

70-74%
50%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
3%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
9%
22%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Black
33%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

White
46%
42%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
9%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
54%
0.67

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
14.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%

Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-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 General Greene Elementary School's ranking?
General Greene Elementary School is ranked #224 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are General Greene Elementary School often compared to?
General Greene Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooks Global Elementary School, David D Jones Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend General Greene Elementary School?
423 students attend General Greene Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of General Greene Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of General Greene Elementary School?
General Greene Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does General Greene Elementary School offer ?
General Greene Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is General Greene Elementary School part of?
General Greene Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools.
In what neighborhood is General Greene Elementary School located?
General Greene Elementary School is located in the Guilford Hills neighborhood of Greensboro, NC.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : General Greene Elementary serves the northwest part of Greensboro, NC, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone being about 1.4 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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