Serving 840 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Greensboro Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 840 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Greensboro Elementary School serves the northern part of Greensboro, MD, covering an attendance zone of approximately 84.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greensboro Elementary School's student population of 840 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
840 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Greensboro Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greensboro Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#720 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
50%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
4%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
40%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
41%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greensboro Elementary School's ranking?
Greensboro Elementary School is ranked #720 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Greensboro Elementary School often compared to?
Greensboro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Denton Elementary School, Federalsburg Elementary School, Ridgely Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Greensboro Elementary School?
840 students attend Greensboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Greensboro Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greensboro Elementary School?
Greensboro Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greensboro Elementary School offer ?
Greensboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Greensboro Elementary School part of?
Greensboro Elementary School is part of Caroline County School District.
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