Brightwood Elementary

2001 Brightwood School Road
Greensboro, NC 27405

brightwood.gcsnc.com/pages/Brightwood_Elementary

516 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Brightwood Elementary School, located on Brightwood School Road in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a part of the Guilford County Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population, focusing on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment. Its curriculum is designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of elementary-aged children, emphasizing foundational literacy and mathematics skills while encouraging student engagement through various classroom activities.

The school places a strong value on community involvement and the partnership between educators, families, and students. By leveraging resources provided by the district, Brightwood Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success by fostering a culture of high expectations, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. For families interested in specific programs, upcoming events, or school policies, the school maintains an updated website that serves as a central hub for communication and administrative information.

516

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brightwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	90
Black	359
Asian	13
Two or More	29

Black
359 (69.6 %)
Hispanic
90 (17.4 %)
Two or More
29 (5.6 %)
White
25 (4.8 %)
Asian
13 (2.5 %)

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:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)375-2565
Website:	http://brightwood.gcsnc.com/pages/Brightwood_Elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	485
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

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Brightwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Brightwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	239	46.3%
Male	277	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Summit Creek Academy

Charter School 560 Students

2126 Scott Rd
Browns Summit, NC 27214 (0.6 miles away)

Elementary School K - 6th