Glenwood Elementary

ges.chccs.k12.nc.us

433 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Glenwood Elementary School, located at 2 Prestwick Road in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a key institution within the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and the development of the "whole child." By focusing on a rigorous curriculum supplemented by a strong sense of community, Glenwood aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its core academic mission, Glenwood Elementary is highly regarded for its commitment to social-emotional learning and community involvement. The school benefits from a highly active parent-teacher association and is integrated into the vibrant, education-focused culture of the Chapel Hill area. With its dedicated staff and emphasis on collaborative learning, Glenwood provides a nurturing atmosphere designed to help students build confidence and strong character as they progress through their formative primary school years.

433

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glenwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	20
Black	33
Asian	142
Two or More	75
Pacific Islander	1

White
162 (37.4 %)
Asian
142 (32.8 %)
Two or More
75 (17.3 %)
Black
33 (7.6 %)
Hispanic
20 (4.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Phone:	(919)968-3473
Website:	http://ges.chccs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 66