Guilford Preparatory Academy

2240 East Cone Blvd
Greensboro, NC 27405

Charter School 551 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Guilford Preparatory Academy (GPA) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Greensboro, North Carolina, serving students in grades K–8. The academy distinguishes itself through a structured academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics, while integrating character development and civic responsibility into its daily curriculum. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a disciplined, uniform-based culture, the school aims to provide a focused educational experience that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic rigor, Guilford Preparatory Academy places a strong emphasis on the partnership between the school, the home, and the community. The school promotes an inclusive atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and fosters a sense of belonging among its diverse student body. With a mission rooted in high expectations and personalized instruction, GPA is designed to serve as a supportive community where students are encouraged to reach their full academic potential while developing the life skills necessary to become contributing members of society.

551

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

121.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Guilford Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	45
Black	461
Two or More	31
American Indian	2

Black
461 (83.7 %)
Hispanic
45 (8.2 %)
Two or More
31 (5.6 %)
White
12 (2.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Guilford Preparatory Academy
Phone:	(336)954-1344
Website:	http://guilfordprep.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	669
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 72

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 58

Grade 7 68

Grade 8 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Guilford Preparatory Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	66
Grade 6	58
Grade 7	68
Grade 8	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Guilford Preparatory Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	270	49%
Male	281	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Aggie Academy

70 Students

2207-B E. Cone Blvd
Greensboro, NC 27405 (0.4 miles away)

Elementary School 3rd - 5th