Bluford Elementary

1901 Tuscaloosa Street
Greensboro, NC 27401

bluford.gcsnc.com/pages/Bluford_STEM_Academy

266 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bluford STEM Academy, located on Tuscaloosa Street in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a specialized magnet school within the Guilford County Schools district. The school is distinctively recognized for its focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By integrating these disciplines into the core curriculum, the academy aims to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation among its elementary-aged students. The school emphasizes a hands-on, project-based learning environment designed to prepare children for the demands of a 21st-century workforce.

Beyond its academic rigor, Bluford STEM Academy serves as a cornerstone of its community in Greensboro. The school is dedicated to nurturing a collaborative culture that involves students, parents, and educators in the learning process. With a curriculum that often leverages partnerships and real-world applications, the academy seeks to cultivate curiosity and academic excellence, ensuring that all students are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

266

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bluford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	39
Black	205
Asian	1
Two or More	12

Black
205 (77.1%)
Hispanic
39 (14.7%)
Two or More
12 (4.5%)
White
9 (3.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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)370-8120
Website:	http://bluford.gcsnc.com/pages/Bluford_STEM_Academy
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
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 43

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bluford Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bluford Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	135	50.8%
Male	131	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)