Brooks Global Elementary

1215 N Josephine Boyd St.
Greensboro, NC 27408

brooks.gcsnc.com/pages/Brooks_Global_Studies

318 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Brooks Global Studies Elementary, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a specialized magnet school within the Guilford County Schools district that focuses on fostering a globally-minded learning environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to help students develop cultural competency, international awareness, and an appreciation for diverse perspectives. By integrating global themes into standard academic subjects, Brooks aims to prepare its students to become informed, responsible citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

Beyond its academic rigor, the school is known for its inclusive atmosphere and its commitment to foreign language instruction and cross-cultural experiences. It serves as a hub for students who benefit from a hands-on, inquiry-based approach to education, often emphasizing collaboration and creative problem-solving. Through its unique magnet programming, Brooks Global Studies provides a distinct educational experience that prioritizes not only core literacy and numeracy but also the social and emotional skills necessary to navigate a global society.

318

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brooks Global Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	28
Black	171
Asian	7
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

Black
171 (53.8 %)
White
88 (27.7 %)
Hispanic
28 (8.8 %)
Two or More
23 (7.2 %)
Asian
7 (2.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)370-8228
Website:	http://brooks.gcsnc.com/pages/Brooks_Global_Studies
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
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 55

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Brooks Global Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Brooks Global Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	165	51.9%
Male	153	48.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)