Serving 509 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Morehead Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to 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 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Morehead Elementary serves the west part of Greensboro, NC, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families within this area can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being around 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morehead Elementary School's student population of 509 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Morehead Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morehead Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1055 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)57%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
57%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-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 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
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 (18-19)
7%
4%
Showing 2010–2019. Full 21-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 Morehead Elementary School's ranking?
Morehead Elementary School is ranked #1055 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Morehead Elementary School often compared to?
Morehead 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?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Morehead Elementary School?
509 students attend Morehead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Morehead Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morehead Elementary School?
Morehead Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Morehead Elementary School offer ?
Morehead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morehead Elementary School part of?
Morehead Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Morehead Elementary School located?
Morehead Elementary School is located in the Hamilton Lakes neighborhood of Greensboro, NC.
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