PEELER OPEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Peeler Open Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Guilford County Schools school district, located in Greensboro, NC with about 290 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Peeler Open Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Peeler Open Elementary, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a distinctive school within the Guilford County Schools district known for its commitment to the "Open School" philosophy. This educational model focuses on creating an flexible, collaborative, and student-centered environment that encourages children to take an active role in their own learning process. By emphasizing individualized instruction and community engagement, the school aims to foster both academic growth and the development of essential social-emotional skills in a supportive, inclusive atmosphere.
Beyond its core curriculum, Peeler Open Elementary places a strong emphasis on providing a well-rounded education that values creativity, critical thinking, and student choice. The school serves as a close-knit community hub that works to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application, often encouraging parent involvement and hands-on projects. With a dedicated focus on meeting the unique needs of every student, Peeler strives to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and prepare its students to be thoughtful, engaged citizens.
For more information, contact Peeler Open Elementary at (336) 370-8270 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Greensboro, NC 27401-3999
(336) 370-8270
PEELER OPEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Greensboro, NC with about 290 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Guilford County Schools
- Total Students:
- 290
- Teachers:
- 21.53
- 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
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 290 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PEELER OPEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 73% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 72.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.1%
- White
- 8.3%
- Two or more races
- 6.9%
- Female
- 54.1%
- Male
- 45.9%
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.