Edwin A Alderman Elementary

alderman.gcsnc.com/pages/Alderman_Elementary

392 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Edwin A. Alderman Elementary School is a public school located in Greensboro, North Carolina, serving students as part of the Guilford County Schools district. The school is named in honor of Edwin Anderson Alderman, a prominent 19th and 20th-century educator who served as the first president of the University of Virginia. The school operates with a commitment to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children, focusing on academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment within the local community.

The school’s website highlights its role as an active participant in the Guilford County school system, emphasizing its dedication to preparing students for future academic success. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and students, Alderman Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture. The facility at 4211 Chateau Drive serves as a hub for local students, offering various educational resources and extracurricular engagement opportunities designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

392

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edwin A Alderman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	120
Black	180
Asian	31
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Black
180 (45.9%)
Hispanic
120 (30.6%)
White
39 (9.9%)
Asian
31 (7.9%)
Two or More
21 (5.4%)
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)294-7320
Website:	http://alderman.gcsnc.com/pages/Alderman_Elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	389
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 33

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Edwin A Alderman Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Edwin A Alderman Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	201	51.3%
Male	191	48.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)