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#1855 of 2,648 schools in NC
Nathanael Greene Elementary
Elementary School · Guilford County Schools · Liberty, NC
A Guilford County Schools elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2717 NC Highway 62 East, Liberty, NC 27298
- Math 50% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nathanael Greene Elementary score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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
52.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nathanael Greene 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low204/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,488
Median home value
$183,000
Median rent
$887/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27298; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Guilford County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamance ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 499 | Compare → |
| Northern Guilford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | Not available | 627 | Compare → |
| Oak Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 688 | Compare → |
| Southwest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | Not available | 767 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Guilford County Schools
- Schools in district
- 124
- Rank in district
- #82 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
Nathanael Greene Elementary is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nathanael Greene Elementary
Nathanael Greene Elementary is a public elementary school in Liberty, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,855 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nathanael Greene Elementary
What grades does Nathanael Greene Elementary serve?
Nathanael Greene Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Nathanael Greene Elementary?
Nathanael Greene Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathanael Greene Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathanael Greene Elementary is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nathanael Greene Elementary rank in NC?
Nathanael Greene Elementary ranks #1,855 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Nathanael Greene Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Nathanael Greene Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Nathanael Greene Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nathanael Greene Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nathanael Greene Elementary a charter school?
No, Nathanael Greene Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nathanael Greene Elementary a Title I school?
No, Nathanael Greene Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nathanael Greene Elementary?
52.6% of students at Nathanael Greene 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
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (336) 685-5000
- Area population (ZIP 27298)
- 10,507
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 27298; 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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