Gillespie Park Elementary

1900 Martin Luther King Jr Dri
Greensboro, NC 27406

gillespie.gcsnc.com/pages/Gillespie_Park_Elementary

215 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gillespie Park Elementary School, located on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a key institution within the Guilford County Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By focusing on foundational skills in core subjects, the school aims to prepare its students for future educational success while addressing the unique needs of the local community.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Gillespie Park Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a supportive culture that values parent and community involvement. The school utilizes various resources to promote student well-being and enrichment, aiming to provide a holistic educational experience. Through its mission, the school strives to empower its young learners to become responsible, lifelong learners who are well-equipped to navigate the challenges of an evolving society.

215

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gillespie Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	56
Black	136
Asian	6
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Black
136 (63.3%)
Hispanic
56 (26.0%)
Two or More
9 (4.2%)
White
7 (3.3%)
Asian
6 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

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)370-8640
Website:	http://gillespie.gcsnc.com/pages/Gillespie_Park_Elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
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 16

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gillespie Park Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	28
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	24
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	27
Grade 5	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gillespie Park Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	110	51.2%
Male	105	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)