Allen Jay Elementary

1311 East Springfield Road
High Point, NC 27263

ajes.gcsnc.com/pages/Allen_Jay_Elementary

490 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Allen Jay Elementary School, located in High Point, North Carolina, is a key part of the Guilford County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on the holistic development of its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success both inside and outside the classroom.

The school places a strong value on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding High Point area. With a dedicated faculty and staff, Allen Jay Elementary utilizes various instructional strategies to meet the individual needs of its learners, striving to create an inclusive culture where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. The school’s digital presence reflects its commitment to keeping parents and guardians informed and active participants in the educational journey of their children.

490

Total Students

37.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Allen Jay Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	113
Black	135
Asian	141
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

Asian
141 (28.8 %)
Black
135 (27.6 %)
Hispanic
113 (23.1 %)
White
74 (15.1 %)
Two or More
26 (5.3 %)
American Indian
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:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)434-8490
Website:	http://ajes.gcsnc.com/pages/Allen_Jay_Elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	464
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 30

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 69