CLAXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Claxton Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Guilford County Schools school district, located in Greensboro, NC with about 600 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, Claxton Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Claxton Elementary School, located in the Irving Park neighborhood of Greensboro, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Guilford County Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community and long-standing history, the school focuses on creating a nurturing environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is particularly well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive learning, leveraging its setting to foster a supportive partnership between teachers, students, and families.

Beyond its core curriculum, Claxton Elementary often emphasizes enrichment opportunities and extracurricular engagement to round out the student experience. By maintaining high expectations and utilizing diverse instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning. Families interested in the school’s specific mission, academic initiatives, or upcoming events can find detailed resources, school calendars, and faculty contact information on their official website.

For more information, contact Claxton Elementary at (336) 545-2010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3720 Pinetop Road
Greensboro, NC 27410-2899
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CLAXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Greensboro, NC with about 600 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
600
Teachers:
35.28
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 600 students

White
51.0%
Black or African American
25.5%
Hispanic/Latino
8.3%
Asian
8.0%
Two or more races
6.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.