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#1606 of 2,648 schools in NC
Julius I Foust Elementary
Elementary School · Guilford County Schools · Greensboro, NC
A Guilford County Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2610 Floyd Street, Greensboro, NC 27406
- Math 41% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Julius I Foust Elementary score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (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
98.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Julius I Foust 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$56,748
Median home value
$191,800
Median rent
$1,103/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
55%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27406; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triad Math and Science AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,330 | Compare → |
| Wiley Accel/enrichmentEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Clara J Peck ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Hope Academy GsoPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 98 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #75 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
Julius I Foust Elementary is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Julius I Foust Elementary
Julius I Foust Elementary is a public elementary school in Greensboro, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 186 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,606 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Julius I Foust Elementary
What grades does Julius I Foust Elementary serve?
Julius I Foust Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Julius I Foust Elementary?
Julius I Foust Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julius I Foust Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Julius I Foust Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Julius I Foust Elementary rank in NC?
Julius I Foust Elementary ranks #1,606 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Julius I Foust Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Julius I Foust Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Julius I Foust Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Julius I Foust Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Julius I Foust Elementary a charter school?
No, Julius I Foust Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Julius I Foust Elementary a Title I school?
No, Julius I Foust Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Julius I Foust Elementary?
98.4% of students at Julius I Foust 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
- 186
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.8%
- Phone
- (336) 370-8155
- Area population (ZIP 27406)
- 63,661
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 27406; 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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