Bluford Elementary

Summary:

Bluford Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Greensboro, North Carolina, serving 263 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Guilford County Schools district, which is ranked 149 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bluford Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (77.57%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 55.38% to 86.51% African American. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.34% to 98.86% over the past three years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While Bluford Elementary's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state standardized tests, is generally lower than the Guilford County Schools and North Carolina averages, the school's performance for African American students is notably higher than its overall performance, ranking in the top 25% of North Carolina elementary schools for this subgroup.

Bluford Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of North Carolina elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years. However, the school is located in close proximity to several other elementary schools, including Washington Elementary and The Experiential School of Greensboro, which have higher overall performance levels. This suggests that factors beyond just the school's immediate environment, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and targeted interventions, may be contributing to the differences in student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 1901 Tuscaloosa Street
       Greensboro, NC  27401-3899


(336) 370-8120

District: Guilford County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1023rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,451 Help


Students who attend Bluford Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lincoln Academy
High:    James B Dudley High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  248

Racial breakdown:

African American:
73.8%
Hispanic:
15.3%
White:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bluford Elementary ranks worse than 68% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 37th among 67 ranked elementary schools in the Guilford County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (73.8%), Hispanic (15.3%), White (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bluford Elementary is 12.6, which is the 13th best among 67 elementary schools in the Guilford County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bluford Elementary is $12,451, which is the 12th highest among 67 elementary schools in the Guilford County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bluford Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluford Elementary 1023rd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Bluford Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Guilford County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Guilford County Schools 149th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bluford Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bluford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.44 769th 1276 39.7%
2007 56.00 629th 1293 51.4%
2008 44.60 810th 1324 38.8%
2009 28.39 1045th 1354 22.8%
2010 19.56 1188th 1363 12.8%
2011 25.02 1134th 1381 17.9%
2012 12.75 1297th 1388 6.6%
2013 10.19 1328th 1403 5.3%
2014 8.24 1317th 1390 5.3%
2015 11.18 1325th 1440 8.0%
2016 8.57 1354th 1425 5.0%
2017 7.49 1355th 1429 5.2%
2018 9.82 1343rd 1434 6.3%
2019 7.14 1418th 1473 3.7%
2021 26.84 1071st 1489 28.1%
2022 36.27 979th 1514 35.3%
2023 33.97 1022nd 1502 32.0%
2024 34.19 1023rd 1505 32.0%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bluford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.19 1218th 1332 8.6%
2019 8.51 1328th 1361 2.4%
2021 37.46 829th 1329 37.6%
2022 39.68 857th 1366 37.3%
2023 35.10 985th 1437 31.5%
2024 34.93 1020th 1450 29.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Bluford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.09 1281st 1405 8.8%
2019 3.33 1416th 1424 0.6%
2021 27.13 1058th 1440 26.5%
2022 25.87 1148th 1458 21.3%
2023 23.95 1179th 1459 19.2%
2024 26.56 1138th 1455 21.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Bluford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.83 39th 897 95.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Bluford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.34 1330th 1413 5.9%
2019 14.89 1295th 1430 9.4%
2021 28.13 1021st 1444 29.3%
2022 45.79 782nd 1464 46.6%
2023 43.23 865th 1461 40.8%
2024 45.34 818th 1464 44.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Bluford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.76 735th 927 20.7%
2019 23.16 818th 949 13.8%
2021 57.57 268th 896 70.1%
2022 61.41 275th 927 70.3%
2023 63.57 269th 933 71.2%
2024 66.62 223rd 924 75.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Bluford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.88 659th 951 30.7%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Bluford Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 155 211 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1995 179 261 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1996 179 261 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1997 168 249 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1998 156 253 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1999 167 250 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2000 103 278 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2001 71 334 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2002 43 369 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2003 43 369 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2004 26 376 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2005 16 378 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2006 11 382 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2007 6 369 0 10 0 n/a n/a 7 392
2008 9 315 1 5 1 n/a n/a 10 341
2009 6 348 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2010 6 321 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2011 7 301 1 6 0 0 18 0 333
2012 4 314 1 14 0 0 10 0 343
2013 3 273 3 17 0 2 9 0 307
2014 6 248 3 25 1 2 10 0 295
2015 7 237 3 30 0 1 8 0 286
2016 4 244 2 34 0 1 9 0 294
2017 3 241 2 32 1 1 5 0 285
2018 5 231 2 32 0 1 5 0 276
2019 3 214 1 38 1 0 14 0 271
2020 2 243 1 41 2 0 17 0 306
2021 4 205 1 37 0 0 16 0 263
2022 4 213 0 36 0 0 12 0 265
2023 8 204 2 41 0 0 8 0 263
2024 14 183 2 38 0 0 11 0 248

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bluford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 368 25.0 14.7 29.1
1995 444 27.0 16.4 21.6
1996 444 27.0 16.4 21.6
1997 422 27.0 15.6 30.6
1998 414 32.0 12.9 32.6
1999 429 29.0 14.8 42.7
2000 383 32.0 12.0 45.7
2001 409 31.0 13.2 40.6
2002 417 27.0 15.4 56.1
2003 417 27.0 15.4 56.1
2004 408 27.0 15.1 61
2005 399 27.0 14.8 60.7
2006 401 27.0 14.9 57.4
2007 392 n/a n/a 57.9
2008 341 27.9 12.2 n/a
2009 359 28.3 12.7 72.7
2010 334 26.5 12.5 81.1
2011 333 25.8 12.8 82.3
2012 343 25.7 13.3 89.8
2013 307 25.5 12.0 89.3
2014 295 20.6 14.2 89.8
2015 286 21.0 13.6 99
2016 294 19.0 15.4 98.3
2017 285 21.3 13.3 98.9
2018 276 19.2 14.3 98.9
2019 271 20.9 12.9 98.9
2020 306 22.3 13.7 99
2021 263 22.9 11.4 98.9
2022 265 20.7 12.7 98.9
2023 263 22.8 11.5 97.3
2024 248 19.6 12.6 98.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bluford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 368 25.0 14.7 29.1
1995 444 27.0 16.4 21.6
1996 444 27.0 16.4 21.6
1997 422 27.0 15.6 30.6
1998 414 32.0 12.9 32.6
1999 429 29.0 14.8 42.7
2000 383 32.0 12.0 45.7
2001 409 31.0 13.2 40.6
2002 417 27.0 15.4 56.1
2003 417 27.0 15.4 56.1
2004 408 27.0 15.1 61
2005 399 27.0 14.8 60.7
2006 401 27.0 14.9 57.4
2007 392 n/a n/a 57.9
2008 341 27.9 12.2 n/a
2009 359 28.3 12.7 72.7
2010 334 26.5 12.5 81.1
2011 333 25.8 12.8 82.3
2012 343 25.7 13.3 89.8
2013 307 25.5 12.0 89.3
2014 295 20.6 14.2 89.8
2015 286 21.0 13.6 99
2016 294 19.0 15.4 98.3
2017 285 21.3 13.3 98.9
2018 276 19.2 14.3 98.9
2019 271 20.9 12.9 98.9
2020 306 22.3 13.7 99
2021 263 22.9 11.4 98.9
2022 265 20.7 12.7 98.9
2023 263 22.8 11.5 97.3
2024 248 19.6 12.6 98.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bluford Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,850 (14.9%) $10,602 (85.1%) $12,451

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bluford Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1418th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1022nd of 1502 Elementary schools
 28.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bluford Elementary)2453.1
 29.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)60.859.2
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Bluford Elementary)3032.7
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)53.141.3
 11.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bluford Elementary)24.552
 27.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)52.451.7
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Bluford Elementary)32.752
 19.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)55.952.3
 3.6%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bluford Elementary)35.617.1
 18.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Guilford County Schools)55.252
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Bluford Elementary)33.325
 8.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Guilford County Schools)52.844.9
 7.9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Bluford Elementary)51.171.4
 20.3%
   5th Grade Science (Guilford County Schools)69.561.8
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students271263
 3%
African American214204
 4.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic3841
 7.9%
Pacific Islander00
White38
 166.7%
Two or More Races148
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.9%97.3%
 1.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 248 students attended Bluford Elementary.

Students at Bluford Elementary are 74% African American, 15% Hispanic, 6% White, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Bluford Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lincoln Academy
High : James B Dudley High

Bluford Elementary ranks 1023rd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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