Claxton Elementary

(336)545-2010

claxton.gcsnc.com/pages/Claxton_Elementary

579 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Claxton Elementary School, located in the Irving Park neighborhood of Greensboro, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Guilford County Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community and long-standing history, the school focuses on creating a nurturing environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is particularly well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive learning, leveraging its setting to foster a supportive partnership between teachers, students, and families.

Beyond its core curriculum, Claxton Elementary often emphasizes enrichment opportunities and extracurricular engagement to round out the student experience. By maintaining high expectations and utilizing diverse instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning. Families interested in the school’s specific mission, academic initiatives, or upcoming events can find detailed resources, school calendars, and faculty contact information on their official website.

579

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Claxton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	62
Black	201
Asian	34
Two or More	52
American Indian	2

White
228 (39.4%)
Black
201 (34.7%)
Hispanic
62 (10.7%)
Two or More
52 (9.0%)
Asian
34 (5.9%)
American Indian
2 (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)545-2010
Website:	http://claxton.gcsnc.com/pages/Claxton_Elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	576
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 100

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Claxton Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Claxton Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	273	47.2%
Male	306	52.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)