Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nathanael Greene Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nathanael Greene Elementary serves the southeast part of Liberty, NC, covering an area of approximately 54.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.3 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 5.9 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nathanael Greene Elementary School's student population of 263 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
263 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Nathanael Greene Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nathanael Greene Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#623 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Nathanael Greene Elementary School's ranking?
Nathanael Greene Elementary School is ranked #623 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Nathanael Greene Elementary School?
263 students attend Nathanael Greene Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Nathanael Greene Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nathanael Greene Elementary School?
Nathanael 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 Nathanael Greene Elementary School offer ?
Nathanael Greene Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nathanael Greene Elementary School part of?
Nathanael Greene Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools.
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