Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gillespie Park 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 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gillespie Park Elementary serves the southern part of Greensboro, NC, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gillespie Park Elementary School's student population of 215 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gillespie Park 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 Gillespie Park Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#2458 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)20-24%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
26%
22%
Black
63%
24%
White
3%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gillespie Park Elementary School's ranking?
Gillespie Park Elementary School is ranked #2458 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Gillespie Park Elementary School?
215 students attend Gillespie Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Gillespie Park Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gillespie Park Elementary School?
Gillespie Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gillespie Park Elementary School offer ?
Gillespie Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gillespie Park Elementary School part of?
Gillespie Park Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools.
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