GILLESPIE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gillespie Park Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Guilford County Schools school district, located in Greensboro, NC with about 251 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 17 teachers, Gillespie Park Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Gillespie Park Elementary School, located on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a key institution within the Guilford County Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By focusing on foundational skills in core subjects, the school aims to prepare its students for future educational success while addressing the unique needs of the local community.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Gillespie Park Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a supportive culture that values parent and community involvement. The school utilizes various resources to promote student well-being and enrichment, aiming to provide a holistic educational experience. Through its mission, the school strives to empower its young learners to become responsible, lifelong learners who are well-equipped to navigate the challenges of an evolving society.

For more information, contact Gillespie Park Elementary at (336) 370-8640 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1900 Martin Luther King Jr Dri
Greensboro, NC 27406
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GILLESPIE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Greensboro, NC with about 251 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
251
Teachers:
17.83
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 251 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GILLESPIE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 80% of the student body.

Black or African American
79.7%
Hispanic/Latino
14.3%
Two or more races
3.6%
White
1.6%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
45.0%
Male
55.0%

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.