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#532 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 20% in state

Glenn Elementary

Elementary School · Durham Public Schools · Durham, NC

A Durham Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

2415 E Geer Street, Durham, NC 27704

  • Math 64% vs NC 59% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.4% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.1% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-0.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.5 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+2.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$15,239
Chronic Absenteeism47.9%

Students at Glenn Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency64%(2025 NC)
School
State
59%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 35 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
39%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
19%
ELA
14%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
64%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Glenn Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,431/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Durham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,435

Median home value

$270,000

Median rent

$1,306/mo

College educated

33.2%

Homeownership

58.1%

Poverty rate

13.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Merrick-moore ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3K–51.8 mi535Compare →
Sandy Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–52.7 mi477Compare →
Reaching All Minds AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.3K–82.9 mi384Compare →
Tutorial -1/2 Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–33.0 mi13Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Durham Public Schools

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#17 of 54
District spending per student
$15,239NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Glenn Elementary is listed in Durham Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Glenn Elementary

Glenn Elementary is a public elementary school in Durham, NC, part of Durham Public Schools, serving approximately 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #532 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glenn Elementary

What grades does Glenn Elementary serve?

Glenn Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Glenn Elementary?

Glenn Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 570 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenn Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Glenn Elementary is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glenn Elementary rank in NC?

Glenn Elementary ranks #532 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Glenn Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Glenn Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Glenn Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glenn Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Glenn Elementary a charter school?

No, Glenn Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Glenn Elementary a Title I school?

No, Glenn Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glenn Elementary?

99.5% of students at Glenn Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
570
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Durham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.9%
Area population (ZIP 27704)
41,346
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
35.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27704; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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