Very Good
#759 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 29% in state
John Van Lindley Elementary
Elementary School · Guilford County Schools · Greensboro, NC
A Guilford County Schools elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2700 Camden Road, Greensboro, NC 27403
- Math 71% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Van Lindley Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 35 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where John Van Lindley 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greensboro), 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
$56,722
Median home value
$218,600
Median rent
$998/mo
College educated
47.5%
Homeownership
53%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| The Convenant SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–9 | 0.6 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| Sternberger ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Brooks Global ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 311 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Guilford County Schools
- Schools in district
- 124
- Rank in district
- #35 of 121
- District spending per student
- $12,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Van Lindley Elementary is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Van Lindley Elementary
John Van Lindley Elementary is a public elementary school in Greensboro, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 517 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #759 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Van Lindley Elementary
What grades does John Van Lindley Elementary serve?
John Van Lindley Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend John Van Lindley Elementary?
John Van Lindley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 517 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Van Lindley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John Van Lindley Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Van Lindley Elementary rank in NC?
John Van Lindley Elementary ranks #759 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is John Van Lindley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
John Van Lindley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 John Van Lindley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Van Lindley Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John Van Lindley Elementary a charter school?
No, John Van Lindley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Van Lindley Elementary a Title I school?
No, John Van Lindley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Van Lindley Elementary?
99.4% of students at John Van Lindley 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 517
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (336) 294-7360
- Area population (ZIP 27403)
- 20,675
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 29.6
Official sources & links
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 27403; 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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